Monthly Archive:: March 2016

Community Resources & Updates FYI

FLINT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND FLINT COMMUNITY RECOVERY WORKGROUPS GET INVOLVED IN A COMMUNITY WORKGROUP Below is a list of the meetings scheduled for this upcoming week. If you have any additional updates to the “Community at Work” pdf, please contact Dave Gutierrez at david.gutierrez@redcross.org kdotson@genhs.org (Behavioral Health) / tony.lasher@redcross.org (community) Communication Workgroup: Monday, March 28th, …

SPECIAL UPDATE: 2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Wednesday, March 31, 2016

City of Flint Water Plant has received multiple reports, as recently as yesterday (Wednesday 3/30), that residents are being visited by a group of up to nine (9) people who are entering homes, facilitating tests and making repairs, including pipe replacement, without properly identifying themselves. They give sample bottles to the residents for follow-up testing …

Remember St. John Street – April 5 Tendaji Talk Conversation

Neighborhoods Without Borders News Release The Tendaji Talks APRIL 5 – REMEMBERING ST. JOHN ST APRIL 21 – EXAMING RACISM FLINT – APRIL 25, 2016 – Neighborhoods Without Borders continues its Tendaji Talks series in April with conversations on Flint’s African American history and a close examination on racism. McCree Theater Executive Director Charles Winfrey will …

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Wednesday, March 30, 2016

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Wednesday, March 30, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION The Flint Water Crisis Community Partners Workgroup Meeting Schedule Flint Community Resilience Group (FCRG) Mental Health Workgroup: TBA – FCRG Sub-workgroups FCRG Data & Gap Analysis: Every Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Genesee Health System Board Room Flint Water …

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Monday, March 28, 2016

Note:  Beginning today the 2-1-1 summary is moving to a three day per week distribution schedule (Monday/Wednesday/Friday).  In the event of a major announcement or issue, Michigan 2-1-1 will send out special alerts.  Questions, meeting dates and outreach/awareness materials for inclusion in the summary can be sent to tpage@uwmich.org. GENERAL INFORMATION The Flint Water Crisis …

TendajiTalks – April Feature Local History

FLINT – APRIL 25, 2016 – Neighborhoods Without Borders continues its Tendaji Talks series in April with conversations on Flint’s African American history and a close examination on racism. McCree Theater Executive Director Charles Winfrey will take participants on a tour of Flint’s historic St. John Street April 5. In its heyday, the neighborhood was …

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Friday, March 25, 2016

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Friday, March 25, 2016 Note:  Beginning next week on Monday, March 28th, the 2-1-1 summary will move to a three day per week distribution schedule (Monday/Wednesday/Friday).  This decision is based on several factors: 1) As the response partners settle into more routine operations, …

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Thursday, March 22, 2016

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Thursday, March 24, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION City of Flint offices, including City Hall and the Water Plant, will be closed Friday, March 25 with employees on unpaid leave. Offices will reopen Monday, March 28, 2016 at 8:00 am. Residents who wish to drop …

Federal Government Continues Scientific Rash Investigation in Flint

FLINT, MICH. (March 24, 2016) — Federal, state and county health and water experts understand that Flint residents are concerned about the overall quality of their water – for drinking and for bathing. At this time, current analysis of the water in Flint does not indicate health concerns for bathing or showering. Residents should continue …

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Wednesday, March 22, 2016

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Wednesday, March 23, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION Independent report commissioned by Gov. Snyder finds state officials primarily to blame for Flint water crisis. The commission reviewed documents and interviewed 60 officials, finding, “The Flint water crisis is a story of government failure, intransigence, unpreparedness, …

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