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FLINT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Building Capacity for Research and Action

Dear Partners, Join us in sharing the news with your colleagues and community connections. Funding Opportunity Supports Community Health Research in Flint Are you interested in research that addresses community health priorities in Flint, Michigan? Apply now for the Building Capacity for Research and Action (BCRA) Award provided by the Community Engagement (CE) Program at …

City of Flint Update - Mayor Weaver Responds to Governor’s Order to Activate National Guard

Reminder: Share Your Feedback on Economic Development in Flint

Greetings! As part of its continuous efforts to promote growth and economic development, the City of Flint Economic Development Department has contracted with Public Sector Consultants, a Lansing-based research firm, to conduct a survey of community leaders, partners, and other interested parties. You recently received an email inviting you to complete this survey, but we …

Please consider attending this gathering

This is the most painful day in my life. Today (November 25) I said goodbye to my best friend and love of my life. Laura Stone Campbell lost her battle with pneumonia today, November 25th at 3:17pm. My strong faith in Jesus will get me through. That, along with the prayers and moral support of …

Flint Community School’s District has partnered with Smile Programs, the Mobile Dentists

Picture this. You’re at school. In the lobby, a dentist awaits, the chair ready for you to get your teeth cleaned. After your cleaning, you walk a few steps and then you’re in class. Lack of access to proper dental care has been an ever-growing challenge for Flint community residents. To resolve this issue, Flint …

Keep Genesee County Beautiful End of the Season

Time goes by way too fast, doesn’t it? Yesterday’s snow sure was a signal that it’s just about the end of the 2019 KGCB season, so I thought I’d take a moment to send you an update so you can see what we’ve been up to. Just so you know, this doesn’t include all of …

PRESS RELEASE: Michigan State University and Altarum to Assess Economic Impacts of Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule

This research will provide an estimate of the economic benefits of replacing the estimated 460,000 lead service lines in Michigan. FLINT, Mich. — Led by Michigan State University pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a multidisciplinary team from MSU and Hurley Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative, Safe Water Engineering, and Altarum will conduct a detailed analysis …

Press Release: Communities First Presents The Urban Organic Experience Featuring the award winning Chantae Cann, Live in Flint!

The Urban Organic Experience Features Chantae Cann, Live in Flint! Flint, Michigan – October 23, 2019 On Saturday, November 16, Communities First, Inc. will present the Urban Organic Experience featuring Top 10 Billboard Jazz Soul Vocalist, Chantae Cann! She is a charismatic influence with a voice that transcends through time. Soothing, sweet, comforting and angelic are …

Weekly Lineup/Veterans Appreciation Meet-Up

Here’s the lineup of events happening next week at GST Michigan Works! Flint Service Center: Monday – Greater Flint Health Coalition Info Sessions Suite 20 10:00 & 2:00 Tuesday – Vanguard Utility Service Job Fair Suite 30 10:00-2:00 / Multi-Employer Job Fair GST Michigan Works! Owosso Service Center 12:00-3:00 Wednesday – Census Bureau Job Fair …

Press Release: My City, Our Earth Presented by Communities First, Inc.

Communities First, Inc. Presents My City, Our Earth Communities First, Inc. invites everyone to attend My City, Our Earth at the Masonic Temple in downtown Flint on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11am to 2pm. This free family-friendly event celebrates our community and earth through live animals, eco-friendly crafts, kid-friendly activities, and delicious, local food! …

2019-20 Annual Action Plan Funding

Every year, the City of Flint receives requests for funding of many worthy activities that far exceed the limited CDBG, ESG and HOME funds that we receive annually from HUD. This year was no exception. The review of applications for funds began back in February of this year, with the receipt of applications in the …

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