Neighborhood News

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Trihalomethanes (THMs) are among the most dangerous chemical compounds that find their way into the water supply. THM contamination is very common, because these substances are a byproduct formed when chlorine is added to drinking water. THMs are known to be carcinogens, and are closely associated with the occurrence of several different types of cancer. …