My City January 2022

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Flint City Handball As Shane Prouix watched the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Grand Blanc man became enthralled with the dizzying, frantic pace of team handball. He was fascinated by the way it incorporated elements of several sports he had thrown himself into at various times in his life – like basketball, soccer, hockey and rugby. He wanted to •nd a way to play it. So, in fall 2020, Proulx and wife Mylisha founded Flint City Handball Club and barely a year later, it became an o cial USA Team Handball club. “We’ve found a pas- sionate group of players who do everything they can to promote the club. It ’s been pretty remarkable,” said Proulx.

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disabled, homeless or mentally ill adults, the Vista Center in Flint is a source of community and compassion. “We provide a place where they can come to get out of the house and escape loneliness and isolation,” explains Director Pat Beal,” and we will continue to add programs that bolster their quality of life whether through art, dance or other creative outlets.”

Started in 1985 under the City of Flint ’s Aging and Handicapped O ce and in collaboration with the national AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to Ameri- ca) Program, the Vista Center has helped thousands of people over the years gain a sense of freedom, respect and help in their everyday lives. For many developmentally

December

2021 Cityzen of the Year: Karen Church, CEO of ELGA Credit Union

with MCM about her love for her community, her years with the credit union, her service in the City of Flint and plans for the future. “I’m a little bit sad,” she admits. “ELGA Credit Union has been my life for 45 years.” Com- munity service has always been very important to her. “I love seeing what can be accomplished when people work together, giving of their hearts and their time,” Church said.

˜is is the third year My City has recognized a citizen who is an advo- cate for the Greater Flint community and dedicated to making it a better place through volunteerism and service. And 2021 was a very special year for our deserving honoree, as Church will retire in Feb- ruary after 45 years with ELGA. Church talked

“I love seeing what can be accomplished when people work together, giving of their hearts and their time.”

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