Neighborhood News

Advocacy Update – League of Women Voters Outreach Center

Good Morning Community Members! We wanted to reach out to share some good news from a partner of ours, the League of Women Voters. The League of Women Voters of the Flint Area, with grant support from the Ruth Mott Foundation, has opened a Voter Outreach Center in the Flint Development Center, 4121 Martin Luther …

AmeriCorps Opportunities Available!

Lisc Flint AmeriCorps positions are currently recruiting! Apply today to serve with Communities First, Inc. and help make a difference in our community. Learn more about the positions by following the link below and share this opportunity with people who may be interested: https://www.lisc.org/michigan/regional-stories/lisc-americorps-positions-are-recruiting-now/ Regards, Essence Wilson, Chief Strategy Officer Communities First, Inc. 415 W. …

2022 Garden Kits On Sale Now!

Dear Edible Flint Partners, It’s that time of year! Edible Flint’s Garden Kits are on sale now. See below for more info about this year’s options and how to order. Please spread the word throughout Genesee County!! Please also consider joining us for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 29 from 6-7:30pm. Thanks & Happy …

Two Upcoming Community Events

Good Afternoon Neighbors, I hope all is well with you! We wanted to reach out to make sure that you were aware of two upcoming events, one discussion as part of Communities First, Inc.’s Community Candor Series and another key meeting about the rebuild of I-475 that is being hosted by the Michigan Department of …

FREE Community COVID-19 Vaccination and Flu Shots

Hamilton Community Health Network will be providing COVID vaccines and flu shots at its Main Clinic at 2900 N. Saginaw St. in Flint, MI (48505) on Saturday, March 5th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No insurance needed, vaccinations available for all people ages 5 years and up. Who: Hamilton Community Health Network What: Free …

2022 Genesee Health Plan-Health Heritage Essay Contest

Good afternoon, My name is Shannon Ciszek, Communications Coordinator for Genesee Health Plan in Flint, Michigan. Genesee Health Plan (GHP) is a non-profit organization that has provided health care coverage to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Genesee County for the last 20 years. I am reaching out to you in regards to helping us …

2022 Connect the Blocks Flint Neighborhoods Summit

Hosted by: Community Foundation of Greater Flint Neighborhoods Small Grants Advisory Committee All residents, neighborhood, and community-based groups in and around Flint are encouraged to attend the FREE summit on March 5, 2022, from 10 am to 12 pm. Come to learn about new partnerships, enjoy the Marketplace networking activity, and learn about funding for …

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Expands Access to Child Care, Adding Seven New Programs

The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program now covers 52 Michigan Counties LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Whitmer announced the MI Tri-Share Child Care Pilot Program expansion to seven new facilitator hubs in pilot regions across Michigan, expanding access to nearly all of Michigan. In last week’s budget recommendations, Governor Whitmer included $2.5 million to continue …

MIHAF (Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund)

The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) uses federal resources allocated under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide financial assistance to homeowners who have fallen behind on homeownership-related expenses. The MIHAF Program can help with: Delinquent mortgages (to avoid foreclosure) Property tax and/or condominium payments Payment of escrow shortages Past due utilities payments …

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