Neighborhood News

Rides for Groceries

Ride to Groceries program helping Flint residents access fresh, healthy food This post originally appeared on Michigan Radio. To many of us, a trip to the grocery store is simply a matter of finding the time in our schedule to jump in the car and drive a few miles. But that grocery trip presents big …

PRESS RELEASE: City of Flint Wins Arbitration in 3 Year Legal Battle

Flint, Michigan – November 19, 2015 – After a three year legal battle with Big Foot Towing, represented by Attorney Val Washington, the City of Flint was this month declared the total winner in an arbitration stemming from a contract dispute. Big Foot claimed the City was in violation of their contract which provided for …

PRESS RELEASE: Carbon Monoxide Detector Giveaway

Richard A. Battle Foundation to Distribute Carbon Monoxide Detectors at Flint Fire Station #6 to Flint Residents Flint, Michigan – November 19 2015 – The City of Flint Fire Department is partnering with the Richard A. Battle Foundation to give away home carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 10am-2pm at Fire …

Holiday Wish List is back to help the needy in Genesee County

This story originally appeared on MLive. The Holiday Wish List is back. The wish list is a way to help the less fortunate in Genesee County by matching donors with organizations that provide assistance to people throughout the year. From coats to power tools, the list has a wide range of ways that people can …

Community invited to Adopt a Park clean up at Cook Park

This story originally appeared on MLive. FLINT, MI — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint and GearUp2Lead have adopted Cook Park at 929 S. Averill Ave. as a Flint city community cleanup project for Friday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Adopt a Park is a program that is jointly supported by United Way …

Blue Goose at Bubba’s

I wanted to let everyone know about a couple BIG events that Tpr Kramer and I will be involved in within the next few days. Some of you may be interested in attending and possibly bringing your friends and/or family. We are partnering up with Elga Credit Union, Cumulus Radio, the Flint Firebirds and Bubba …

Imagine Flint Neighborhood Planning Initiative

City of Flint Receives Grant Award from Ruth Mott Foundation for Imagine Flint Neighborhood Planning Initiative Flint, Michigan – November 16, 2015 – The City of Flint is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $320,000 from the Ruth Mott Foundation for the support of the Imagine Flint Neighborhood Planning Initiative. The Initiative is …

Neighborhood Art Parade 2015 Participant Survey

Dear friends, partners, artists, and participants, We would appreciate your thoughts and comments about the Neighborhood Art Parades in 2015 as well as suggestions and ideas for future years. A survey is posted here: https://goo.gl/5RDPQZ Please also pass on to other attendees, community partners, and participants. We can print out copies for distribution at meetings …

PRESS RELEASE: Choice Neighborhoods Public Workshop

PRESS RELEASE: Public Workshop with Choice Neighborhoods Planning Team

Public Workshop with Choice Neighborhoods Planning Team on Wednesday November 18, 2015 at 6:00pm Flint, Michigan – November 16, 2015 – The Choice Neighborhoods planning team will be holding a community meeting and workshop this month. The meeting will be held at the Brennan Center, 1301 Pingree Ave., Flint on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from …

PRESS RELEASE: City of Flint Receives Grant Award from Ruth Mott Foundation for Imagine Flint Neighborhood Planning Initiative

City of Flint Receives Grant Award from Ruth Mott Foundation for Imagine Flint Neighborhood Planning Initiative Flint, Michigan – November 16, 2015 – The City of Flint is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $320,000 from the Ruth Mott Foundation for the support of the Imagine Flint Neighborhood Planning Initiative. The Initiative is …

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