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News Release: Accessing CFGF grants

Community Foundation of Greater Flint to Host Grant Information Session for Area Nonprofit Organizations Attention all community-based organizations doing good work in Genesee County. The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) has moved from a rolling application process to three general grant cycles beginning December 2018. The new grant process is designed for organizations recognized …

Local Community Leader Named to Real Estate Forum’s Women to Watch List

Communities First, Inc.’s Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder Essence Wilson was recently selected from more than 500 entries as one of Real Estate Forum’s Women to Watch in their September issue. She is recognized for her efforts toward raising more than $37 million in capital from a variety of funding sources for affordable housing and …

Diabetes Prevention Program starting in Flint area in November

DPP can reduce the risk, delay the onset or even prevent diabetes FLINT, MICH. – (October 1, 2018) – While many are familiar with type 2 diabetes, fewer are aware of prediabetes, a serious health condition affecting over 2.6 million Michiganders (more than 1 in 3) that often leads to type 2 diabetes. To help …

NAACP health/career fair and community engagement

Dear Employer/Community Member, The NAACP will be hosting its first Job Fair and would like to personally invite you to partner with us in our “Community Empowerment Health and Career Fair.” The goal of the NAACP is to host a career fair that can connect job seekers with employers while at the same time connecting …

FNU Saturday

Important Reminder! The October meeting of Flint Neighborhoods United is going to be held in a special location – Applewood Estate. Parking is available in the lot off of Robert T. Longway Blvd between the Estate and MCC. Weather permitting we will meet outdoors, otherwise inside. Gatekeeper will inform you when you arrive. The meeting …

Taming Traffic Task Force Meets Monday at 4 p.m.

The Traffic Taming Task Force is picking up steam. YOUR input is vital! Please consider attending this meeting. You ARE invited! Join us for our Taming Traffic Task Force Meeting When? Monday, Oct 1, AT 4 P.M. Where? At the Crim Foundation Building – 452 Saginaw St. Why? We’re taming residential traffic to make our …

NEH AmeriCorps Member Opportunity

Neighborhood Engagement Hub and Local Initiatives Support Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve as a Neighborhood Project Assistant. The candidate will ideally begin service on October 1, 2018, and serve a minimum of 1700 hours through the end of his/her term on July 31, 2019. The exact start and end date are …

Voter Registration

The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) Flint Chapter is holding a voter registration drive TODAY! These lovely ladies are waiting for you at the M. L. King Peace Garden at the corner of M. L. King Avenue and McClellan. Drop by to see them and register to vote in November! Other sites are also available …

People’s Law School

The Classes are designed to educate and empower you- the concerned citizen. Classes will provide you a chance to learn more about your rights and responsibilities. These classes promise to provide you –the participants an opportunity to learn information from knowledgeable individuals on various topics. Download the flyer and registration form (PDF)

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