Philanthropy Speaks
A podcast by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Philanthropy Speaks brings you candid conversations with leaders from the nonprofit sector and inspiring individuals who are making an impact in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan. Tune in as we explore the stories and initiatives driving positive change in our community.
Philanthropy Speaks
National Reading Month with El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil
In this special episode of Philanthropy Speaks, we're celebrating National Reading Month by exploring the role reading plays in strengthening our communities. Host Chakara Wheeler, Program Officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, is joined by Susana Quintanilla, the founder and director of El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil (EBFE).
Tune in to hear how EBFE is preserving Mexican culture and empowering children through dance, music, and education, all while promoting literacy initiatives. Susana shares the importance of first-language literacy enrichment through cultural arts, highlights EBFE’s Bilingual Book Parade series, and offers her top bilingual book recommendations for Reading Month.
Discover how reading, culture, and the arts come together to shape brighter futures for our youth. Learn more about the Community Foundation of Greater Flint at cfgf.org and find out more about El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil at ebfedance.org.