Neighborhood News

Press Release: Crossover to Provide Emergency Groceries

Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry to Hold Various Mobile Food Giveaways for those in Need Mobile food giveaways provide groceries to those in need amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Flint, Michigan, August 12, 2020: Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry has partnered up with various organizations to hold multiple mobile food pantries to support our efforts to provide free …

Planning Grant Call for Proposals

I came across this funding opportunity from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation & thought you or other community partners might be interested. The Planning Grant Call for Proposals is for Equitable Parks and Green Spaces in Small and Midsize Cities. The Application Deadline is Wed, Sept. 9, 2020.

Story about neighborhood cleanups for Flintside

Hi, my name is Patrick Hayes, I am the editor of Flintside. I am reaching out because I’m doing a story about a recent Mott Foundation grant that will help with blight elimination, neighborhood cleanups, and other beautification efforts in Flint. I was hoping to get some comments from representatives from a few neighborhood organizations …

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August FNU Meeting Recording

View the recording from Saturday’s meeting below.

FACES of Flint: a message from the anvil of American democracy

It’s happening! The premiere, LIVE ON ZOOM, of “FACES of Flint: a message from the anvil of American democracy.” Two videos produced by East Village Magazine feature 130 Flint residents offering a heart-touching Get Out the Vote message. Featuring narration by Flint poet laureate Semaj Brown and East Village Magazine Editor at Large Ted Nelson, …

Recruitment for MSU Research Focus Group

Summer Food Service for Kids in the Parks

We received the grant from the National Recreation and Park Association to continue summer lunch service to kids in 15 parks on Fridays in August. Our proposal included a $550 stipend for each of the 15 volunteers (one for each park) who agree to drive to GCCARD, pick up the food, serve it to the …

Library Fiberglass Chairs and Card Catalogs to be auctioned

We’re out! Let the renovation begin. On Friday, June 12, 2020 Director Schwartz turned the keys over to Clark Construction. We will be opening at Courtland Center later this summer. Liquidbidding.com is auctioning our fiberglass stacking chairs in three lots. The auction ends tonight, Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 9pm. Click on the photos to …

Notice of Public Hearing for Amendment # 9 to the FY 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Your Community Could Win a $1,000 Recycling Grant!

The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC) is looking for input from the general public about recycling in the County. A quick, 5-minute survey has been developed for the public to share their thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PQKXG5V. By taking the survey, residents will help their community win a $1,000 recycling grant! The top 3 communities with the …

WEBINAR REMINDER: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM)

Join us for our next webinar, Friday, June 26 | 11:30am – 1:00pm! Webinar: (AIM) Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health AIM – a data-driven maternal safety and quality improvement initiative with the goal of eliminating preventable maternal mortality and sever morbidity across the United States. Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/429941245 …

Job Training Program Aims to Put Flint Residents on Road to Success

The Tire Project to Provide Job Skills to North Flint Residents (Flint, Mich.) – Flint Innovative Solutions has partnered with Delta Tire to launch an innovative program that will help north Flint residents start a career in the automotive repair industry. The Tire Project is a short-term job training program funded by the Ruth Mott …

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