Neighborhood News

Good afternoon. RACER Trust has posted an online update regarding its environmental activities at the former GM Buick City property in Flint. This update includes information about recent soil and groundwater sampling and RACER’s work to prevent the migration of PFAS-impacted groundwater at Buick City into storm sewer lines which then discharge to the Flint …

Many of the small businesses in our community—restaurants, barbershops and retail stores—are still struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. These small businesses and their workers make up the fabric of our community and need our continued help. I am pleased that last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed my legislation, the RELIEF for Main …

Below, please find links and a flyer to register via zoom access for a Virtual Women’s Summit scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2020. The Summit addresses Human Trafficking: Myths, Facts, Prevention, and Action. Speakers include: Sheriff Chris Swanson, Dr. Michelle Rosynsky, YWCA Theresa Stephens-Lock, Retired Police Chief, Mott Community College, Claudnyse D. Holloman, JD, Director, …

Dear friends, MICHR Community Engagement (CE) organized three virtual events for this fall. Please be sure to register for at least one! We miss seeing you and look forward to reconnecting via Zoom. Clinical & Translational Science Award (CTSA) Roadshows: Get updates on MICHR’s grant renewal with the NIH and provide input on CE’s priorities. RSVP for one of two forums: Wednesday, September 23 or Monday, …

Dear FNU: I am a board member of the Neighborhood Associations of Michigan (NAM), whom have worked with a number of your staff over the last couple years. We would just like for you to know that we will be hosting a free online seminar – Your Voice, Your Vote – presented by the League …

FLINT, Mich. – On Friday, September 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., 13 study teams funded by the Building Capacity for Research and Action (BCRA) award, a mechanism sponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) in collaboration with Flint’s Community Based Organization Partners (CBOP), will present their projects to the community …

Shop Floor Theatre Company’s goal this year is to give young leaders the ability to connect their artistic expression and the desire to keep their community safe. One of the initiatives has been to partner up with mAsk The People, so that they can take the lead and encourage those around them to “Mask their …