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Ruth Mott Foundation awards Genesee County Land Bank program $267,400 grant for blight elimination

The grant money will assist north Flint residents in cleaning, maintaining, and beautifying vacant properties. 

Located on M. L. King Ave (between McClellan St. and Genesee St.) in Flint, the mural depicts Dr. King's historical 1965 march in Selma, AL. 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County hosts 16th annual celebration on MLK Day

The event intends to reflect Dr. King’s legacy by promoting mentorship and service in the community.

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MCC Fine Arts Gallery Welcomes Andrew Rieder

Andrew Rieder's exhibition "Absolved of Essence Through Obsolescence" will be featured by Mott Community College's Fine Arts Gallery.

Staff and volunteers at Bethel United Methodist Church distribute food and other resources to Flint residents.
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation grants over $250,000 to support Flint Help Centers

The grant dollars are to repair and improve parking lots and other infrastructure for the Help Centers located in each church.

Genesee District Library announces honorees for the 21st Annual Black History Month Brunch

In celebration of Black History Month, the Genesee District Library will host its 21st Annual Black History Month Brunch to honor Flintstones who are making a positive difference in the community.

A shot of downtown Flint, Michigan.
Flint residents encouraged to learn about city government with free Civic Leadership Academy program

The CLA is an in-depth 8-week course that will help participants learn how to engage more in the community and pivot towards collective action to help raise the quality of life for Flint residents.

The Flint & Genesee Group’s Art of Achievement Awards will be recognizing business excellence and community leadership in Flint and Genesee County.
The nominees are in for the Flint & Genesee Group’s Art of Achievement Awards 2021

The nominations for the Flint & Genesee Group’s seventh-annual Art of Achievement Awards are in as businesses, organizations, and individuals are recognized for their outstanding work. 

A rendering of a proposed SBEV sports complex project in north Flint.
SBEV receives another donation toward Sports Complex project

The Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village continues to make fundraising progress toward its major sports complex project.

Genesee Health Plan honored several individuals and organizations at a ceremony in September.
Genesee Health Plan honors community healthcare leaders and champions during awards ceremony

Several local healthcare supporters and partners were honored by Genesee Health Plan this month.

Dr. Thomas Henthorn, shown here giving a bike tour of Flint's neighborhood history, was a recipient of a Michigan Humanities award.
Two from Flint recognized with awards from Michigan Humanities

Thomas Henthorn of UM-Flint, Communities First, Inc., both recognized for community efforts by Michigan Humanities.

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