Neighborhood News

Water updates

Dear neighbors, Many of you have been asking us for updates on the issue of lead in Flint’s water system after the county health department issued a water emergency in Flint. Friday I attended the governor’s press conference on Flint water, and below I have included numerous media reports for background and information on the …

Flint Public Library Millage – November 3, 2015

Flint Public Library is requesting an additional .6 mills (6/10 of one mill) on the November 3 ballot. Here are some common questions and answers about what and why. Q. Why is the Library proposing a millage increase? A. Library revenue dropped 50% from 2009-2013, as property values fell throughout Flint. Although the budget has …

Genesee County Water Advisory Update

Dear Campus Community: Genesee County has just issued the attached Public Health Emergency Declaration this afternoon. Among other things, the declaration states: The County is issuing an Emergency Advisory recommending that people not drink the water coming in from the City of Flint using the Flint River as the water source unless: It has been …

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Statement Regarding GCHD Declaration

Statement from Mayor Dayne Walling on Genesee County Health Department Public Health Declaration Flint, Michigan – October 1, 2015 – Flint Mayor Dayne Walling has issued the following statement regarding the Genesee County Health Department’s Public Health Declaration on drinking water: “I encourage the public to follow the guidance in the declaration to use a …

PRESS RELEASE: GM Foundation Donates $50,000 to Purchase Water Filters in Flint

United Way will use funds to help residents access clean water FLINT, Mich. – The General Motors Foundation is donating $50,000 to the United Way of Genesee County to purchase water filters for residents in the city of Flint. The donation is part of an initiative by the United Way to fund the distribution of …

PRESS RELEASE: United Way, City of Flint Tap $105,000 to Purchase Water Filters

Donations and grant funds will purchase 5,250 water filters for Flint residents For Immediate Release: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 Flint – The United Way of Genesee County and the City of Flint have combined forces to raise at least $105,000 from private and public sources to purchase water filters for residents in Flint. The United …

World-Renown Ragtime Pianist at MCC 10/6 at 7pm – free!!

World-Renown Ragtime Pianist to Perform at MCC (FLINT, Mich. Sept. 22, 2015) – Bob Milne, the Ragtime “National Treasure” of American music, will perform as part of Mott Community College’s (MCC) Guest Artists Series on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Mott Memorial Building, Flint campus. Sponsored by the MCC …

Press Release – Curiosity Academy is Recruiting!

Curiosity Academy, a Community Based Girls’ STEM Program is Recruiting Flint, MI (9/14/15) Curiosity Academy, a community based STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts) program for girls is recruiting new students! Students will have an exciting opportunity to explore STEM concepts through a variety of activities which supported their academic coursework and curiosity in …

2015 SPEAK to Your Health Community Survey

Dear Flint Neighborhoods United, The Speak To Your Health! Community Survey Committee would like to request your help in supporting the data collection of our 2015 survey. As a major community organization, we are asking you to encourage the participation of your staff/members in the online survey. The survey can be accessed through the Genesee …

Sloan Museum presents A Night at the Museum Fundraiser

Flint, MI – On November 14, 2015, Sloan Museum will host the first-ever A Night at the Museum fundraiser for programs & initiatives of Sloan*Longway. This year’s theme blends the excitement and allure of the Las Vegas strip – with the suave elegance and style made famous in the James Bond films. The event will take …

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