At the close of 2019, the Ruth Mott Foundation awarded 16 north Flint programs, and The Flint Public Library, a plethora of grants totaling more than $2.1 million offering them the chance to better ensure their vision for 2020 becomes a reality.
A $2,500 grant will help Kettering reach more kids who want to explore their passion for STEM, through their pre-college programs that run from June to August. Registration is now open.
Beginning June 5, the new route, operated by Allegiant Air, will take flight twice a week offering another affordable travel option for Flint and its surrounding areas.
In 2019, 62 groups participated in the Land Bank’s Clean and Green program, with young people making nearly half of the participants in the program, more than ever before.
Set to open in April 2020, the Behavioral Health Emergency Center will be located on Hurley’s campus to treat behavioral and mental health issues.
Divide by Design has taken its local workspace designs across state lines to Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland project was inspired by designs in the downtown Ferris Wheel and in two weeks about 12,000 square feet was converted into an open space for a new coworking space for CLEworx.
La'Asia Johnson created her first product in 2017 in efforts of solving her own skin complications. Now, through her products, she's educating customers about natural ingredients and the magic that can happen when you mix them all together.
With $4,320 granted in funds from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, The Flint Club will continue its initiative to provide multi-generational literacy support through its community program, “Books Change Lives.”
Each year the Sybyl Award is given to someone who shines in their field while also bringing that light to their community whether that be through mentorship, service, or bringing people together. Sally Shaheen-Joseph has embodied the pillars of the award in her commitment to communities in Flint and across the globe.
Hurley Medical Center's October Pink Night Palooza event raised over $170,000 to benefit the hospital's Breast Cancer Patient Navigation program, which is focused on easing the financial stress patients face during treatment.
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