In the winter of 1985, six families came together realizing the need to have a place for Muslims to gather. The structure, which was
built in 1965 eventually became an abandoned Cabana Club. The building, which is located in Flint township is a total of  3,504 sqf
and is now known as the Dyewood Center.

Dyewood Center, located on 5270 N. Dyewood Rd., is surrounded by 10 acres of land and had two tennis courts, a basketball court,
playground, a fenced swimming pool with showers and changing area, and a softball/soccer field.

As the years passed and the community grew, a need for a place of worship and greater space for education and social functions became imminent. Hence, in 1994, land was purchased in Swartz Creek and construction began for the new Islamic Center of Flint. 

Phase I: 1995
A 17,000 sq. ft. facility is opened to include the mosque, old gym, and Genesee Academy K-5.
Phase II: 1997
An additional 8,000 sq. ft. is added to Genesee Academy (GA).
Phase III: 2000
The new gym, additional classes for GA, and the administration building bring an addition of 8,000 sq. ft.
Phase IV: 2012
A 40,000 sq. ft. is added for the GA high school, Early Learning Center and Banquet hall.