Welcome to the Flint & Genesee County Opportunity Youth Coalition
A collaborative community dedicated to creating positive change for Opportunity Youth (16-24 year-olds disengaged from school and work). The Opportunity Youth Coalition (OYC), brings together over 25+ local organizations, each committed to building and scaling reconnection pathways for young adults aged 16-24.
Our Mission: At the heart of the OYC is the mission to achieve better outcomes in education, employment, and overall well-being for Opportunity Youth. The OYC strives to make a lasting impact on individual lives and contribute to the broader social and economic fabric for the young people currently disengaged from work and education in Genesee County (MI).
What We Offer:
Diverse Collaborations: Connect with over 25 local organizations, each contributing unique strengths and perspectives.
Collective Impact: Join a network that believes in the power of collective impact, leveraging partnerships to enhance access to vital resources and opportunities.
Empowerment: Work towards building pathways that empower Opportunity Youth to realize their full potential and achieve financial success and independence.
Community Happenings
Crossover Outreach THANKSGIVING 2025:
Each year, Crossover Outreach helps insure that 100 families and 20 senior citizens or special needs adults have everything they need to prepare and share a Thanksgiving meal! Sign-up begins October 21st and continues until all 120 spots are full. Crossover is open for sign-ups Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 2:30pm.
NOTE: Parents MUST provide MDHHS paperwork confirming children live in their household!
Crossover Outreach CHRISTMAS 2025:
Crossover Outreach helps 100 families celebrate Christmas by providing children with toys, games, puzzles, and more as well as providing a few nice things for the household and adults within the household! Again, Sign-up begins October 21st and continues until all 100 spots are full. Crossover is open for sign-ups Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 2:30pm.
NOTE: Parents MUST provide MDHHS paperwork confirming children live in their household! If you received Christmas at Crossover in 2024, you would not qualify in 2025. Finally, families may only register with one Genesee County agency for holiday assistance. If you’ve already signed up with another agency, you do not qualify for Crossover’s Christmas program.
Flint & Genesee County Coalition Members
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint | Catholic Charities of Genesee County |City of Flint- Office of Public Health | Crossover Outreach | Flint & Genesee Group | The Disability Network | Flint & Genesee Literacy Network | Flint/Genesee Job Corps Center | Flint Strive | GEARup2Lead | Genesee County Prevention Coalition | Genesee County Youth Corporation | Genesee Intermediate School District | Genesee Health System | Greater Flint Health Coalition | GST Michigan Works | The Hope Network | Hurley Hospital - Trauma Recovery Center | The Luke Clinic | MADE Institute | Michigan Rehabilitation Services | Mott Children’s Health Center | Mott Community College | Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools | Priceless Dreams, Inc. | Success Virtual Learning Center | Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village | Voices for Children Child Advocacy Center
The Flint & Genesee County Opportunity Youth Coalition is a proud member of the Aspen Institute’s Opportunity Youth Forum.
Learn more here: https://www.aspencommunitysolutions.org/opportunity-youth-forum/
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How to Get Involved:
Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young adults to thrive? Join us in our mission! Whether you represent an organization, business, or community initiative, your contribution can make a significant difference. Reach out to us to explore partnership opportunities and learn more about how you can be part of the Opportunity Youth Coalition: Tiffany Rouser at tiffany@engageflint.com or 810-545-7070.
Together, let's create a future where every young person has the chance to succeed and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant society.