Monthly Archive:: March 2019

NEWS RELEASE: Shine Your Light during Spring Break in Flint

Flint ReCAST hosts resiliency week for Flint-area residents FLINT, Mich. – The public is invited to a free, family-friendly community event for Flint-area residents during spring break, Wednesday, March 27 through Saturday, March 30, at Flint Southwestern Academy. “Shine Your Light” is the theme for the third annual Resiliency Week and Environmental Justice Summit, offering four days …

Flint BRAND

Genesee County Habitat for Humanity’s Flint BRAND application is now available. The deadline to apply for funding is April 10, 2019. For more information, or to begin the application process, contact Mallory Stock at 810-766-9089 ext. 208 or neighborhoods@geneseehabitat.org. Learn more here

World Water Day Volunteer Opportunity

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The City of Flint will be hosting a citywide water giveaway for World Water Day on March 22, 2019 from 3-7 pm. We are in need …

Press Release: Mayor’s 60th Birthday

Mayor Karen Weaver turns 60 on March 15. A party is being planned at the newly renovated Buick City Event Center on Friday, March 15 from 5 pm- 9 pm. Event organizers encourage residents to wish Madame Mayor a “Happy Birthday” at the celebration which will reflect her year’s growing up, raising a family and …

Reminder: Ruth Mott Foundation Proposal Deadline Approaching

This is a friendly reminder that the Ruth Mott Foundation’s next grant proposal deadline is Friday, April 5, 2019. **New this year: We are excited to announce that we are transitioning to a new online application process and grantee portal that will be used by all current grantees and new applicants.** We are committed to …

Open House with Federal Transit Administration

There is an upcoming opportunity for you to talk directly with the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration in an open-house style meeting concerning your views on the transportation planning process in the Flint area: Time:   5:00 – 6:45 pm Date:   Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Place:  Genesee County Administration Building, 3rd Floor Harris …

Notice of Public Meeting Opportunity to Review and Comment on Amendment # 16 to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

ATTENTION! The Genesee County Metropolitan Alliance will have a meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Willard P. Harris Auditorium, third floor, Genesee County Administration Building, 1101 Beach Street, Flint, Michigan, 48502.  This public meeting is an opportunity for you to review and comment on the following items: a proposed amendment …

March is National Kidney Month ‑ Heart your Kidneys to stay healthy

The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan reminds Michiganders to take care of their kidneys in March, National Kidney Month FLINT, MICH. – (March 6, 2019) – More than 900,000 Michigan adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and most don’t know it. March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan reminds Michiganders …

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