August | 2018 | Flint Neighborhoods United

Job Opportunities at the Ruth Mott Foundation

Job Posting- Flint Community Organizer

The Flint community organizer will work with a dedicated group of volunteers and community leaders in our Flint office to tackle the ongoing challenges faced by the residents of Flint. Flint rose to national prominence as a result of the water crisis. However, we know that there was a crisis of poverty, unemployment, and structural …

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan launches EnhanceFitness at Berston Field House in September

FLINT, MICH.–(August 30, 2018)—On Tuesday, September 4, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) will launch EnhanceFitness (EF) classes at Berston Field House, 3300 N. Saginaw St. in Flint. The twice weekly classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Donations are accepted to defray costs, but not required. Drop-ins …

HOPE: A Comic For Flint event 9/1/18

I would like to extend an invite to our event this Saturday at Foster Coffee Company. We will be live streaming the event on Facebook. Feel free to contact me if you would like press access as well. PRESS RELEASE International touring musician and freelance writer Jonathan Diener has assembled a team of five writers …

Volunteer with Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Saturday, September 29, 2018

You’re Invited! Join us Saturday, September 29, 2018 for a day of service and fun! This opportunity is exclusive to community members like you, who have participated in Genesee County Habitat for Humanity’s neighborhood services programs, including: Partnerships for neighborhood projects Flint BRAND Grassroots Rising Voice of Women Neighbors Changing Flint Any other program or …

Flint Volunteers Welcome Students with Hugs Sept. 4

Volunteer to greet students on September 4.

Sybyl Award Nominations Open Aug. 31, 2018

Sybyl Award Marks Tenth Anniversary in December 2018 Plans “Sunset” Celebration and Last Call for Nominees The Sybyl Award Selection Committee is pleased to announce the Tenth Anniversary — and final installment — of the annual Sybyl Award. Since 2008, the Sybyl Award has recognized nominees and recipients from Genesee County who exhibit the qualities …

NAM Conference

Thanks to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, the Neighborhood Engagement Hub is coordinating sponsorships for participation in the 32nd Annual Neighborhood Associations of Michigan Conference in Muskegon from September 21-22. Sponsorships include registration, hotel accommodations, and transportation to and from the conference. If you are interested, please contact the Neighborhood Engagement Hub at raul@neighborhoodengagementhub.org …

Taming Traffic Survey

This form is designed to help you evaluate your street to determine if taming traffic devices and signs are needed. The information you supply is crucial for helping Flint Neighborhoods United develop a comprehensive plan to tame traffic throughout the city and make our streets safer for children, bikers, and residents. Please answer the questions …

Genesee County Supports Arts with Passage of Millage

GENESEE COUNTY – Voters approved the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage on the August 7 ballot. Passage of the millage means county residents will enjoy enhanced access, program expansion and organization sustainability among area arts and cultural organizations. “The approval of this millage allows all Genesee County residents, from children to seniors, …