Monthly Archive:: July 2016

Dear Flint Resident, A research team at Michigan State University is conducting a series of focus groups focused on “eating and food purchase.” The principle investigators are Rick Sadler, Josh Introne and Ashley Sanders-Jackson. We are going to ask each group a series of questions about your community, what you eat and how you make …

FLINT, Mich. – Flint water system customers residing in the 5th ward now have a nearby location to pick up bottled water, water filters, replacement cartridges and at-home water testing kits, according to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). Last week, the Old Flint Farmers’ Market opened as the eighth …

FLINT—JULY 25, 2016—Forty Flint area young filmmakers and their work will be recognized July 28 at the Flint Youth Film Festival (FYFF), hosted and co-sponsored by the Flint Institute of Arts. The festival begins at 5:30 p.m. with the red carpet stroll and paparazzi, the award ceremony at 6 p.m., and an afterglow with refreshments. …

LANSING – With heat index readings expected to be between 90 and 100 degrees statewide from Thursday to Sunday, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and visitors to stay protected during the extreme heat. “Extreme heat has the ability to be life-threatening,” said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, …

If you have ever wanted to foster greater academic achievement and the well-being of families and communities, consider an AmeriCorps State or VISTA position! The Flint Community Schools and the Crim Fitness Foundation have committed to leading the revitalization of community education with help from the Flint Community Schools Corps. This cohort is made up …

FLINT, Mich. – Flint water system customers can now pick up bottled water, water filters, replacement cartridges and at-home water testing kits at a new Community Water Resource Site in the 2nd ward, according to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). On Saturday, July 16, the St. Mark Missionary Baptist …

I’m sending information on this current grant opportunity from Gen Forward. There are two grant info sessions next week if you would like more info. Feel free to pass this along to others who might be interested. – Jennifer You are invited to apply for the Gen Forward Network/Community Foundation of Greater Flint’s Year Four …