Neighborhood News

Begin your journey to home energy efficiency

Wherever you start, we can help you save! Whether you’ve been thinking about making a few small changes or you’re ready to make energy-saving upgrades throughout your home, now is a great time to get on the path to home energy efficiency. Consumers Energy has a range of energy efficiency programs and money-saving rebates to …
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PRESS RELEASE: Water Advisory Committee

City of Flint to Form Water Advisory Committee from Members of the Community to Share Updates and Concerns Flint, Michigan – February 16, 2015 – In response to the recent concerns regarding water quality in the City of Flint, a water advisory committee of 40 citizens consisting of business owners, elected officials and members of …
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PRESS RELEASE: Cold Weather Water Precautions

City of Flint Urges Residents to take Precautions to Protect Home Plumbing amid Sub-Zero Temperatures Flint, Michigan – February 16, 2015 – Due to the recent bout of extremely colds temperatures Mid-Michigan is experiencing, the City of Flint is urging residents to take precautions to protect home plumbing fixtures from freezing. Water lines can freeze …
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Erin Brockovich investigator expected to speak at two events in Flint

By Ron Fonger | rfonger1@mlive.com This article originally appeared on MLive. February 13, 2015 FLINT, MI — A water quality expert who has spent years working with environmentalist Erin Brockovich is expected to speak at two events in Flint Saturday, Feb. 14. Robert W. Bowcock, founder of Integrated Resource Management, met with Mayor Dayne Walling, …
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Introducing Jenny McArdle

Hello, Volunteer Coordinators’ Network Members! I want to introduce Jenny McArdle. She is the new Civic Engagement Manager at the United Way and is taking over the initiative to engage more AmeriCorps members in Flint. Essentially, she has taken over the work previously done by Mary ZumBrennan. Jenny comes to Flint with vast expertise in …
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With old system broken, Flint police chief changes pawn shop sales

By Ron Fonger | rfonger1@mlive.com This article originally appeared on MLive. February 11, 2015 FLINT, MI — Pawn shop employees have spent countless hours filling out paperwork for police every time they make a transaction in Flint. But for years, those paper slips became little more than clutter at police headquarters, put away in boxes …
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PRESS RELEASE: Water Consultant Announcement

Flint Hires International Urban Water Experts of Veolia North America to Assess City’s Water Issues Flint, Michigan – February 10, 2015 – The City of Flint has retained a team of urban water experts from Veolia North America to conduct an analysis of the city’s water system. Veolia, which is the world’s largest water services …
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News from Julia Zaher… and an invitation to her going away party!

Hi. I’d like to let you know about some exciting changes. After six years at Resource Genesee, I will be leaving to accept a new position as Events Specialist with the University of Michigan Transplant Center in Ann Arbor. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to use my background in volunteer management, communication and events …
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