March | 2016 | Flint Neighborhoods United

United Way, City of Flint Tap $105,000 to Purchase Water Filters

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

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Thursday, March 2, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION Governor Snyder held a Tele Town Hall this evening from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. His opening remarks touched on a variety of topics including: Encouraging water and lead testing Efforts underway to hire local residents to …

Harlem for Flint

Harlem for Flint is a benefit fundraiser in response to the #flintwatercrisis that is being produced in association with National Black Theatre. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to go towards the Dr. Gail Ganakas Fund with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. These funds will go towards art and educational programming for disadvantaged youth, …

Today and Tomorrow – Water in Flint

Flint, MI: Flint Neighborhoods United will be hosting a Community Meeting at the Flint Public Library on Thursday, March 10th dealing with necessary information regarding water and health resources for residents of Flint. There will be a panel discussion featuring representatives of the city, county, State, the Red Cross, Emergency Services, 211 and others regarding …

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

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Wednesday, March 2, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION h2oflint.com is a new web site developed by Flint residents to help residents access resources, information, and services. CALL VOLUME Calls for Flint water assistance continue to be manageable with available staffing. SPECIAL NEEDS/REQUESTS Response partners have …

Charter Review Advisory Committee Meeting for 3/3/2016 cancelled

The Charter Review Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, March 3, 2016 has been cancelled due to the snow emergency. The next meeting of the Charter Review Advisory Committee will be Thursday, April 7, 2017 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at GRACE Community Christian Fellowship located at 3707 Davison Road (next door to McDonald’s), …

Community meetings

Greetings all, I am in the process of trying to schedule our community meetings. These meetings are open to the public and are attended by local law enforcement from the Michigan State Police, Flint Police Dept., Genesee County Sheriff Dept. They are open forum and are an opportunity for the community to communicate/engage with law …

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Tuesday, March 1, 2016

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Tuesday, March 1, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION WINTER WEATHER ALERT: With another major snow storm coming through the region, Michigan Department of Transportation is sending in additional crews and equipment to help maintain access to the Water Resource Sites. Filters, cartridges and bottled water …

NEWS RELEASE: State Police: Prepare For Winter Storm

NEWS RELEASE: Flint Residents Prepare for Second Round of Winter Weather

FLINT, Mich. – With a winter storm bearing down on Flint for the second time in a little over a week, Flint residents are encouraged to visit a Water Resource Site to ensure they have enough water supplies. Light snow fell overnight, but a much stronger storm is on the way. The National Weather Service …

Your Feedback is Requested

The United Way and the C.S. Mott Foundation, along with local government agencies and non-profits, are working with the EPA, CDC, FEMA, and the State of Michigan to create a website. This site will provide accurate and verified information concerning the water crisis. It is intended that the site remain after the crisis has passed …

Water Bill Credits

These are the FAQs concerning water bill credits. When will my credit start? The City anticipates the credits will be on bills issued within a few weeks, once the systems are in place. Will the credit only be for the drinking water portion of my bill? Yes. The credit covers 65% water used (representing the …