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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! …

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

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 …

Weekly Lineup / Hot Jobs / BSP Featured Jobs

Here’s the lineup of events happening next week at GST Michigan Works! Flint Service Center: Monday – Qualified Staffing Job Fair Suite 16 9:00-12:00 / Flint Registry Lower Level 10:00-1:00 Tuesday – PMC Staffing Job Fair Suite 30 10:00-1:00 Wednesday – Census Bureau Job Fair Suite 30 11:30-4:00 Thursday – Trion Solutions Job Fair Suite …

Continuum of Care call for nominations

Everyone we know is concerned about the number of persons living without homes in our community, and about the persistence of homelessness. The formal partnership of organizations that collaborate on solutions to reduce and then end homelessness locally – known as a Continuum of Care (CoC) and outlined below – is actively seeking to expand …

Don’t get left behind…

The year 2020 will be a critical year for building power in local communities across the country. You know it’s an election year, but did you know that it’s also A CENSUS YEAR? Choices like funding schools, creating businesses, and congressional representation are all based on how many people choose to be counted. People of …

Weekly Lineup / October Public Calendar

Here’s the lineup of events happening at GST Michigan Works! Flint Service Center next week: Monday – Job Club Lower Level 9:00-11:00 Tuesday – Resume Workshop Suite 20 1:45 Wednesday – First Student Job Fair Suite 16 (;30-11:30 / Census Bureau Job Fair Suite 30 11:30-4:00 / Interview Workshop Suite 30 9:00-11:00 Thursday – On The Move Coaches Job …

Your Input is Needed

Researchers from the University of Michigan-Flint are studying the effects of the Flint Water Crisis on residents and non-residents. You may help by completing a short (20 minute or so) online survey.

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking Hispanic Heritage Month

LANSING, MICH. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring September 15 – October 15, 2019 as Hispanic Heritage Month. “I am proud to be a part of such a diverse state where we celebrate the heritage of communities across Michigan,” said Whitmer. “During this month I hope we all take the time to …

Announcement for the Residents of Genesee County – Public Input Sessions

The Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (GCMPC) has a draft list of community development and transportation projects for the Genesee: Our County, Our Future plan for public review and comment. This plan serves as the Consolidated Plan and 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan for Genesee County. Public input sessions to discuss these projects are being …

Wheelchair ramp for Clarence Campbell

Clarence Campbell is a vibrant man who has contributed to the community for years. He serves as a pastor at Grace Christian Community Fellowship on Davison road and is a dear friend to many of us. Among his many accomplishments and endeavors, Clarence is president of the Eastside Coalition, operates Power of One anti-blight initiative, …

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