Monthly Archive:: March 2020

Given the continued development of the COVID-19 outbreak, and Governor Whitmer’s Stay Home order, the Genesee Conservation District encourages any group who has not yet done so, to cancel their in-person group events. It’s definitely disappointing considering the work we’ve all collectively put into Earth Week, but ultimately the health and safety of everyone involved …

Please see the attached information about funding for non-profits providing urgent relief due to COVID19. Feel free to share widely through your networks. GRURF Application (DOCX)

See the attached to share. We can prepare new materials as needed. We have several in development right now. Everything is changing so quickly. We are concerned about consistent messaging. We are posting to our Facebook page daily. Our website is www.gchd.us. We all need to work together to get the information out. Do not …

Please see attached and share widely. Ashley Everhart Agency Director Neighborhood Engagement Hub 810-620-1299 ext. 2 director@neigborhoodengagementhub.org Placemaking Mini Grant 2020 (PDF) Placemaking Application (PDF)

State Recommends Community Mitigation Strategies to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 in Michigan LANSING, MICH. – Following the announcement of the state’s first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are providing recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of the virus. “I …

Apply for a Neighborhood Small Grant The Community Foundation of Greater Flint Neighborhoods Small Grants Program is seeking to fund projects in the following categories: Strengthening Neighborhood Groups/Organizations Creating safe environments Improving neighborhood conditions Creating opportunities for neighbors to connect and engage in community activities Who is eligible to apply? Block Clubs/Neighborhood Associations that have …

FLINT NEIGHBORHOOD SUMMIT ON MARCH 21 IS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS FLINT, MI – Due to rapidly escalating health concerns relating to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Community Foundation of Greater Flint has decided to cancel the 2020 Flint Neighborhood Summit that was scheduled to take place Saturday, March 21 in Flint. The …