Neighborhood News

OK2SAY

What is OK2SAY? OK2SAY is a program designed to empower Michigan students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, and law enforcement to share and respond to student safety threats. A Culture of Silence In the majority of violent incidents that occur in our schools, someone other than the wrongdoer knows of a threat …

Accelerator Transition

Greetings All: I am saddened to be writing a farewell note to you. My time with the Accelerator and as Chief Service Officer has come to a close. The last four years have left a powerful imprint on my personal and professional perspectives of community development, citizen engagement and workforce development. We have accomplished so …

Operation Night Light

DON’T BE A VICTIM! Did you know that according to the FBI a burglary occurs somewhere in the U.S. approximately every l5 seconds? The United States Department of Justice reports that burglars select targets based on a number of key facts, which include “visibility or surveillability.” What does this mean? The extent to which neighbors …

Free workshops to get your business started!

February 6 – April 17, 2015 • 2 – 3:30 pm Every other Friday at the UM-Flint University Outreach Innovation Incubator Northbank Center, 432 North Saginaw Street, Suite 207, Flint, MI 48502 Metro Community Development in partnership with UM-Flint University Outreach presents workshops to help you start creating the foundation of your business or non-profit. …

American Red Cross Everyday Heroes Event

The newly formed American Red Cross East Central Bay Chapter oversees ten counties in the State of Michigan. These counties are Arenac, Bay, Genesee, Gladwin, Huron, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola. On April 22nd, 2015 our chapter will be hosting our annual Everyday Heroes Event, recognizing those everyday citizens within our communities who have …

ALPACT Meeting

As a reminder, ALPACT meets this Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the North Bank Center in the Park Place Room (University of Michigan-Flint campus). The focus this month will be on “Building Resilient Communities” – Our communities face many threats, from active shooters to gang activity to violent extremists to online predators. While law enforcement …

Flint police dog expenses covered by Grand Blanc security company

Flint’s K-9 officer Edo has made his mark in the community, so much so that a Grand Blanc business is stepping up to sponsor some of his expenses for the upcoming year. Sonitrol Tri-County announced Wednesday, Jan. 15, the company will be funding Edo’s food, veterinary expenses, as well as necessary training equipment and toys. …

Citizens Radio Patrol

If you would like to participate in this weekend’s Citizen’s Radio Patrol, meet in the FPD Roll Call room on Friday, January 16 at 6:00pm. Lt. Pillsbury will be in charge this weekend. About the Citizens Radio Patrol Citizens Radio Patrol Facebook page

Community Vitality Summit

How can our higher education institutions contribute to our community’s revitalization? (FLINT, Mich., Jan. 13, 2015) — The view from the top; how do the leaders of Flint’s College Town coalition perceive their institution’s role in community vitality? The leadership of UM-Flint, Kettering University, Baker College and Mott Community College will talk about the impact …

City Water Quality Notice from University of Michigan-Flint

Dear Campus Community, You may be aware of the recent announcement by the City of Flint that the water system was in a non-emergency violation of a drinking water standard. The full announcement from the City is attached. Both the City and the Genesee County Health Department have reassured citizens that it is safe to …

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