Monthly Archive:: January 2021

Communities First, Inc. is searching for one full time AmeriCorps members to support our housing development work! Members will receive a stipend and educational award. We are interviewing candidates immediately. Interested parties should contact Essence Wilson at ewilson@communitiesfirstinc.org asap. Candidates will begin serving from home and transition to in office service at our Flint or …

Increased social distance measures over Thanksgiving and Christmas following the Pause to Save Lives might have prevented more than 100,000 coronavirus cases in Michigan—potentially avoiding thousands of deaths during the holiday season, according to preliminary findings by the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Click here to read the full article. “Our modeling suggests …

$55 million in funding available through Michigan Economic Development Corporation-led relief program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and recent public health orders Application will be open 9 am EST Jan. 19 – Noon EST Jan. 22 at michiganbusiness.org/survival All applications received will be collected by MEDC, then reviewed and considered by regional Economic …

Turtle Odyssey Debuts Wednesday, January 20 Showing at 4:30 PM Wed./Thurs./Fri./Sat./Sun. Sponsored by Moby Dick Pet Store Turtle Odyssey explores the unique lifecycle of an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji and her incredible journey across the open ocean. The film follows Bunji the green sea turtle from a hatchling into adulthood as she swims …

Hello Michigander, Happy New Year! I want to share an exciting opportunity called “Take the Mic,” a contest celebrating the everyday heroes in our community! Launched by Michigan Communities Conquering COVID (MI-CCC), Take the Mic wants to showcase your creativity to help save lives this winter. Submit messages and media to inspire and support people …

Submissions have been extended to tomorrow, January 12, 2021. Do not forget to submit your idea today! See below for details. Pitch For $K is designed to foster the entrepreneur mindset in Flint & Genesee County, along with creating an inclusive support system to assist individuals in moving their idea, product, or business forward. If …

Here is the link to this morning’s presentation from GENHS: Click here to download the presentation (PDF)