Neighborhood News

Yard Waste Composting Season Begins in the City of Flint!

The 2019 seasonal program for curbside compost collection in the City of Flint began Monday, April 1. Compost material will be picked up every week, on the residents’ regularly scheduled waste collection day. To prepare items for collection, residents should place grass clippings, leaves, and weeds in either brown paper lawn and leaf bags, or …

Flint BRAND and Community Foundation Information Sessions at NEH

The April 10th deadline for the Flint BRAND application is coming up quickly. Mallory Stock will be at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub on Monday, April 8th at 10 a.m. to give an overview of the grant, as well as to clear up any questions on the grant application. Additionally, Lynn Williams from the Community Foundation …

Apply for a Neighborhood Small Grant

The Community Foundation of Greater Flint Neighborhoods Small Grants Program is seeking to fund projects in the following categories: Strengthening Neighborhood Groups/Organizations Creating safe environments Improving neighborhood conditions Creating opportunities for neighbors to connect and engage in community activities Who is eligible to apply? Block Clubs/Neighborhood Associations that have a D.B.A. and Bank Account Faith-Based Organizations …

Volunteers Needed – Stewardship Day is April 27th!

Please join the Flint River Watershed and our partners for Stewardship Day on April 27th from 9AM – Noon. This watershed-wide volunteer event is centered on cleaning up and beautifying 21 sites throughout Lapeer and Genesee counties along local waterways in stewardship of the Flint River. Activities vary at each site and include trash and …

NEWS RELEASE: City of Flint Fire Department to Offer Summer Camp for Youth

FLINT, Mich. — Starting in June, the City of Flint Fire Department will offer the first ever “Camp Fire” Summer Youth Camp for girls and boys ages 12-17 years old that reside in Flint and surrounding communities. “My goal this summer, for all youth, all over the city of Flint, is to make sure that …

NEWS RELEASE: Shine Your Light during Spring Break in Flint

Flint ReCAST hosts resiliency week for Flint-area residents FLINT, Mich. – The public is invited to a free, family-friendly community event for Flint-area residents during spring break, Wednesday, March 27 through Saturday, March 30, at Flint Southwestern Academy. “Shine Your Light” is the theme for the third annual Resiliency Week and Environmental Justice Summit, offering four days …

National Speaker Discusses Security for Houses of Worship at Summit in Flint this Week

Session on Safety in Places of Faith Security Expert to Discuss Enhancing Safety in our Houses of Worship (Flint, Mich.) – Following the recent tragedies in Charleston, Pittsburgh and New Zealand, now more than ever it is vital for places of worship to take control of their parishioners’ safety. This topic will be addressed by Mark …

Flint BRAND

Genesee County Habitat for Humanity’s Flint BRAND application is now available. The deadline to apply for funding is April 10, 2019. For more information, or to begin the application process, contact Mallory Stock at 810-766-9089 ext. 208 or neighborhoods@geneseehabitat.org. Learn more here

World Water Day Volunteer Opportunity

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The City of Flint will be hosting a citywide water giveaway for World Water Day on March 22, 2019 from 3-7 pm. We are in need …

Mayor Weaver's Response to Gov. Snyder's Budget Proposal

Press Release: Mayor’s 60th Birthday

Mayor Karen Weaver turns 60 on March 15. A party is being planned at the newly renovated Buick City Event Center on Friday, March 15 from 5 pm- 9 pm. Event organizers encourage residents to wish Madame Mayor a “Happy Birthday” at the celebration which will reflect her year’s growing up, raising a family and …

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