Friends of Berston Field House

Friends of Berston Field House FRIENDS OF BERSTON

A 501(c)(3)Nonprofit Corporation
Adopted by Friends of Berston Board on Novembe Berston Sr. Family. Mr.

FRIEND OF BERSTON

An Overview

Formed:

Friends of Berston was formed in 2014 to continue offering the programs housed in the histosric Berston Field House when the City of Flint’s budgetary short-falls prevented the city from being able to provide the necessary funding to operate its community centers. Non-Profit Status Received: October 17, 2014 (31954)

Mission Statement:

Building on (C

ultivating) Berston’s legacy as a unique place for individual and community enrichment through education, athletics, the arts, and community service. Brief History of Berston Field House:

Berston was built in 1923 on land donated by members of the Neil J. Berston who moved to Flint, Michigan in 1897, had been a member of the Board of Water Commissioners of Flint, a member of the Directorate of the Industrial Savings Bank, and a land developer. He had developed the land surrounding Berston Field House from numerous plots of farmland he had purchased and plotted into lots. Berston Field House served as a community center for residents, and was the first center to become an integrated facility in the era of segregation. It has been granted the status of a State of Michigan Historic Building. Berston Field House continues to be a training center for notable athletes, its latest, Claressa Shields who is the reigning Olympic Gold Medalist in the field of Women’s Boxing. Friends of Berston Board Members:
Valorie Horton - President
Alvern Lock - Vice President
Joshua Freeman - Treasurer
Madonna Bennett
Honorable Judge Chris Christenson
Loren Crandell
Louis Hawkins
Ron Hudson
Ed Kendall
Khalilah Mateen
Dr. Rev. Daniel Moore
Brianna Mosier
Laura Nestor
Tyler Preseau
Dr. Sounya Walker

All the information on the Friends of Berston page is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. We strive to have correct information at all time.

Berston will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. We encourage everyone to take this day to hon...
06/17/2026

Berston will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. We encourage everyone to take this day to honor and reflect on this significant moment in history.

A big weekend for Ja’Quan McElroy and Sardius Simmons. Congratulations to both fighters on their impressive wins in Gran...
06/15/2026

A big weekend for Ja’Quan McElroy and Sardius Simmons. Congratulations to both fighters on their impressive wins in Grand Rapids yesterday. Looking forward to many more victories ahead!

Read the latest edition of the Berston Beat, our monthly e-Newsletter featuring program highlights, upcoming events and ...
06/12/2026

Read the latest edition of the Berston Beat, our monthly e-Newsletter featuring program highlights, upcoming events and schedules, community opportunities, and stories celebrating the people who make Berston so special.

Want to sign up for the Berston Beat? Visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ZiEYaeP... to stay connected and stay up to date on everything happening at Berston.

Email from Friends of Berston Berston Field House Newsletter | June 2026   Leading With Purpose Strong communities are built by people who lead with purpose. At Berston, we see the purpose come to lif

Berston boxer Ja’Quan McElroy is back in action this Sunday in Grand Rapids! Wishing him the best as he looks to keep hi...
06/12/2026

Berston boxer Ja’Quan McElroy is back in action this Sunday in Grand Rapids! Wishing him the best as he looks to keep his undefeated 6-0 record rolling.

Join us Saturday, July 11 for the Back-to-School S.H.A.R.E. Fair, a free event open to the public! Connect with safety, ...
06/05/2026

Join us Saturday, July 11 for the Back-to-School S.H.A.R.E. Fair, a free event open to the public! Connect with safety, health, and community resources while enjoying fun activities for kids and families. Plus, backpacks will be given away while supplies last, and we’ll be celebrating McGruff the Crime Dog’s birthday. We hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

The Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days are coming to the Flint Cultural Center campus June 5-7. There will be free live entertainment, games, food and activities for all ages. Learn more at mott.org/family-fun-days.

Get your team in the game at the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament during the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. Reg...
05/29/2026

Get your team in the game at the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament during the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. Registration deadline is this Sunday, May 31, so sign your team up today at https://bit.ly/Fun-Days-3-on-3.

In observance of Memorial Day, Berston Field House will be closed on Monday, May 25. We honor and remember the courageou...
05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Berston Field House will be closed on Monday, May 25.

We honor and remember the courageous individuals who gave their lives while serving our country, and we thank all who have served.

Address

3300 N Saginaw Street
Flint, MI
48505

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(810) 787-6531

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