Organizations like the Charles Steward Mott Foundation and the Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce are providing virtual programs and resources, through YouthQuest and hotspots, to keep Flint students equipped and engaged.
Covid-19 testing protocol has been expanded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to include mild symptoms like fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. These symptoms are enough for a person to contact their health provider for a telehealth appointment, but may not necessarily be enough for that individual to be given a script for a Covid-19 test.
Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) convened its first Greater Flint Coronavirus Taskforce of Racial Disparities Monday, April 27. The task force was created with goals of supporting black and brown communities through the disproportionate consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Greater Flint Urgent Relief Fund—launched in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and the United Way of Genesee County— was announced last month. With social distancing in full effect the fund was formed to offer relief to nonprofits in three key ways: addressing the direct needs and services; tending to infrastructure and internal operations; any added volunteer costs that may arise in addressing community needs during the pandemic.
The Census Bureau is reworking its process due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Local volunteers and coordinators like Anthony Turner are working on engagement tactics that don't breach social-distancing concerns. As of April 19, Flint has a 41% self-response rate compared to 56.9% statewide self-response rate. How will people stay engaged through their computer screens and off? When will it be possible to get people on the ground? Is a computer response the only way to be counted? Read and view our interview with City of Flint's Census Coordinator, Anthony Turner, for greater insight into these questions.
Kettering University has launched its Kettering University Student Emergency Fund to support students made economically vulnerable by the pandemic. The emergency fund seeks to ameliorate costs associated with housing, food, and academic costs, like technology, Co-op wages, or tuition expenses.
Being able to physically leave an abusive situation is a critical step in recovery for any victim. But with month-long quarantines in full effect, even simple coping strategies like escaping to a relative’s house or going out for some air are complicated by pandemic concerns.
Factory Two has everything needed to make ideas a reality and during a pandemic crisis, it is the alternative solution for personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Small Business Relief Program is offering $20 million dollars in grants and loans to small businesses across Michigan affected most by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order implemented Tuesday, March 24. The deadline to apply for small business grants and loans is 11:50 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2020.
We spoke with Canisha Bell about her 10-year mindfulness journey, the science behind it, and tips on mindfulness activities to do at home with family to make everyone feel a little bit saner in these times of unpredictability.
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