City of Flint

City of FlintCommunity InfoDecember 2023Government and VotingHealth and Safety
Flint, MI: A Community Vision for the Interstate 475 Corridor
Flint, MI: Una visión comunitaria para la Corredor Interestatal 475

Flint, MI: Una visión comunitaria para la Corredor Interestatal 475

Voces desde el Suelo El nuevo programa Community Connectors cuenta con el apoyo de la Fundación Robert Wood Johnson y se lleva a cabo en colaboración con New Urban Mobility Alliance, and America Walks. Smart Growth America ha seleccionado 15 proyectos centrados en...

City of FlintCommunity InfoFinancesGrantsLiteracy and EducationNovember 2023
Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year 
Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year

Flint Promise Scholarship Program Moves Into its Fifth Year

46 students have graduated debt-free so far thanks to local scholarship program Over the last five years, 46 Flint Promise Scholars graduated from Kettering University, Mott Community College, and University of Michigan-Flint without student loan debt thanks to the...

City of FlintCommunity InfoHealth and SafetyLiteracy and EducationNovember 2023
Donates $50,000 and 60 Laptops to Greater Flint Health Coalition
Comcast Donates $50,000 and 60 Laptops to Greater Flint Health Coalition

Comcast Donates $50,000 and 60 Laptops to Greater Flint Health Coalition

Comcast recently announced a donation of $50,000 and 60 laptops to the Greater Flint Health Coalition (GFHC) to help residents in GFHC’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program get and stay connected to the digital world. The grant will be used by...

City of FlintCommunity InfoGovernment and VotingOctober 2023
Flint School Board Approves Budget to Demolish Washington Elementary
Flint School Board Approves Budget to Demolish Washington Elementary

Flint School Board Approves Budget to Demolish Washington Elementary

Reprinted with permission by flintbeat.com After nearly nine months of consideration, the Flint Community Schools (FCS) Board voted to demolish Washington Elementary at its meeting on Sept. 13, 2023. Flint Community Schools closed the building in 2014 to address...

City of FlintCommunity InfoFamilyFinancesHousingSeptember 2023Volunteer Opportunities
Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast
Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast

Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast

Shelter of Flint is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, A Home of Their Own, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. The event will be held at the Ascension Genesys Banquet and Conference Center, located at 805...

August 2023City of FlintCommunity Info
CFGF - Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Mark L. Miller Appointed Interim President and CEO of Community Foundation

Mark L. Miller Appointed Interim President and CEO of Community Foundation

The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has appointed Mark L. Miller as Interim President and CEO. After a brief transitional period which began on July 1, Mr. Miller assumed full responsibility for all operational activities effective July 28. Mr. Miller, who...

City of FlintCommunity InfoCulture and LanguageJuly 2023
New Chapter Begins: Flint's Latinx Community Center Reveals 2nd Floor and Playground
New Chapter Begins: Flint’s Latinx Community Center Reveals 2nd Floor and Playground

New Chapter Begins: Flint’s Latinx Community Center Reveals 2nd Floor and Playground

Flint witnessed a momentous occasion on June 15 as the Latinx Technology and Community Center unveiled the highly anticipated second floor and playground at the community center. This grand unveiling marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a...

City of FlintCommunity InfoCulture and LanguageJuly 2023
From Vision to Reality: Flint’s Latinx Center Unveils 2nd Floor and Playground
From Vision to Reality: Flint’s Latinx Center Unveils 2nd Floor and Playground

From Vision to Reality: Flint’s Latinx Center Unveils 2nd Floor and Playground

A celebration of flavors, culture, and community support took center stage at the Latinx Technology and Community Center in Flint on the momentous occasion of unveiling its second floor and  playground. The ceremony, held on June 15, brought together local leaders,...

City of FlintCommunity InfoGovernment and VotingMay 2023
Council Corner with Dr. Ladel Lewis, Councilwoman, 2nd Ward
Council Corner with Dr. Ladel Lewis, Councilwoman, 2nd Ward

Council Corner with Dr. Ladel Lewis, Councilwoman, 2nd Ward

April was a busy month for Flint’s City Council. Major accomplishments passed by the general body are highlighted below. The first order of business was to fill appointments. Council finalized the appointments of Robert Jewel (6th Ward) to the Planning Commission,...

City of FlintCommunity InfoGrantsMay 2023
EGLE, the Recycling Partnership Award Grants to Provide Free Recycling Carts to Flint Households
EGLE, the Recycling Partnership Award Grants to Provide Free Recycling Carts to Flint Households

EGLE, the Recycling Partnership Award Grants to Provide Free Recycling Carts to Flint Households

1 million from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Up to $3.3 million from The Recycling Partnership These grants fund free 96-gallon recycling carts for all single-family households in Flint. The Michigan Department of Environment,...

City of FlintCommunity InfoHealth and SafetyMay 2023Travel
City of Flint Updates Detour Route for Saginaw Street Brick Restoration and Construction
City of Flint Updates Detour Route for Saginaw Street Brick Restoration and Construction

City of Flint Updates Detour Route for Saginaw Street Brick Restoration and Construction

Now through July 30, a segment of Saginaw Street from Court Street to Third Street will be closed for brick restoration and infrastructure upgrades. Northbound traffic will detour to Church Street and southbound traffic will detour to Beach Street. Fourth Street...

City of FlintFebruary 2023Finances
City of Flint Allocates $15.6 Million for Community Grants from ARPA Funds - Applications Open Now
City of Flint Allocates $15.6 Million for Community Grants from ARPA Funds – Applications Open Now

City of Flint Allocates $15.6 Million for Community Grants from ARPA Funds – Applications Open Now

The City of Flint has allocated $15.6 million of the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Community Grants. Applications are open now  for eligible organizations to compete for funds to serve Flint residents in three priority program areas: housing and...

City of FlintFebruary 2023Government and VotingHealth and Safety
City of Flint, EPA, EGLE Advise Flint Residents to Continue Water Filters
City of Flint, EPA, EGLE Advise Flint Residents to Continue Water Filters

City of Flint, EPA, EGLE Advise Flint Residents to Continue Water Filters

Free water filter units and replacement cartridges are available at Flint City Hall On April 7, 2018, following the MDEQ release of water quality data, the State of Michigan announced that it would discontinue state-funded bottled water for Flint residents,...

City of FlintCommunity InfoDecember 2022Recognition
IABPF President, Carrie Edwards-Clemons, Receives CFO Designation
Deputy Fire Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons Retires from Flint Fire Department

Deputy Fire Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons Retires from Flint Fire Department

Deputy Fire Chief Carrie Edwards-Clemons recently announced her retirement from the Flint Fire Department via a Facebook post. Carrie graduated from the Fire Academy in 1999 and has dutifully served and has risen through the ranks  to the 2nd highest rank in the...

City of FlintCommunity InfoDecember 2022Government and VotingLiteracy and Education
New Leadership Team Likely to Take Shape on Flint Education Board Following Sweep of Four Incumbents
New Leadership Team Likely to Take Shape on Flint Education Board Following Sweep of Four Incumbents

New Leadership Team Likely to Take Shape on Flint Education Board Following Sweep of Four Incumbents

"You don't get to be disciplined; you get to be voted out." – Karen Christian, president, United Teachers of Flint, admonishing the errant behaviors of Flint school board members, Sept. 21, 2022 And so, it came to be in the Nov. 8 general election that four...

City of FlintCommunity InfoNovember 2022
City of Flint Allocates $3.5 Million Toward Redevelopment Costs at Buick City Brownfield Site
City of Flint Allocates $3.5 Million Toward Redevelopment Costs at Buick City Brownfield Site

City of Flint Allocates $3.5 Million Toward Redevelopment Costs at Buick City Brownfield Site

Mott Foundation and others step up to make project a reality. The City of Flint has allocated $3.25 million in ARPA funding towards Ashley Capital’s redevelopment of the Buick City brownfield. The City of Flint administration submitted a resolution to allocate the...

City of FlintCommunity InfoMarch 2022
Governor Whitmer
Governor Whitmer Launches Program for Michigan Homeowners Experiencing Hardships 

Governor Whitmer Launches Program for Michigan Homeowners Experiencing Hardships 

The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund expected to help over 8,300 homeowners keep their homes Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) have launched a new program to aid homeowners with additional financial support to...

Arts, Music, and FilmCity of FlintFebruary 2022
Flint Institute of Arts Opens Exhibition Featuring Black Men From Flint
Flint Institute of Arts Opens Exhibition Featuring Black Men From Flint

Flint Institute of Arts Opens Exhibition Featuring Black Men From Flint

Visitors view portraits at the soft opening of the photography exhibition, "Sons: Seeing the Modern African American Male" by Jerry Taliaferro at the Flint Institute of Arts on Jan. 21, 2022. (KT Kanazawich | Flint Beat) A photography exhibition featuring the faces...

City of FlintCommunity InfoNovember 2021
Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand Announce Grant to Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand Announce Grant to Community Foundation of Greater Flint

Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand Announce Grant to Community Foundation of Greater Flint

The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) announces that it has been selected as an inaugural recipient of a Community Grant from Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand as part of its Black Community Commitment Grant Program. Funding will be dedicated to the...

City of FlintNovember 2021UM-Flint
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grant to UM-Flint to Support Over 300 Jobs and $10.4 Million Investment in Flint
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grant to UM-Flint to Support Over 300 Jobs and $10.4 Million Investment in Flint

Gov. Whitmer Announces Grant to UM-Flint to Support Over 300 Jobs and $10.4 Million Investment in Flint

Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the University of Michigan-Flint, to construct the university’s new...

City of FlintCommunity InfoLiteracy and EducationOctober 2021
Flint Public Library Open @ Courtland Center
Flint Public Library @ Courtland Center Is Open Now… but Closing in November

Flint Public Library @ Courtland Center Is Open Now… but Closing in November

You can browse books and movies, use public computers, research genealogy and use our reference materials. You'll find our temporary location at Courtland Center (4190 E. Court St., Burton). Visitors should use the main entrance (Entrance A) and then look for the...

April 2021City of FlintCommunity Info
Coming Soon To a Location Near You! The Best Part is That YOU Get to Help Choose Where!
Coming Soon To a Location Near You! The Best Part is That YOU Get to Help Choose Where!

Coming Soon To a Location Near You! The Best Part is That YOU Get to Help Choose Where!

Last year at this time the Community Foundation of Greater Flint graced us with a grant to help with this newspaper. Then Covid 19 hit and it became necessary to amend the grant request because, suddenly, many of our distribution points were closed and many remain...

City of FlintCommunity InfoMarch 2021
Flint Lead Free 2021 Report Highlights Positive Trends and over $53M in Economic Benefits
Flint Lead Free 2021 Report Highlights Positive Trends and over $53M in Economic Benefits

Flint Lead Free 2021 Report Highlights Positive Trends and over $53M in Economic Benefits

Flint Lead Free has released its 2021 report with the goal of sharing the widespread community efforts to reduce lead exposure, highlighting progress from new investments and partnerships, and demonstrating the positive impact on the Flint community. A workgroup of...

City of FlintFebruary 2021
Small, Spirit-Filled MLK Celebration Led by Local Baha'i Group Shines Light on Peace Garden and New Mural
Small, Spirit-Filled MLK Celebration Led by Local Baha’i Group Shines Light on Peace Garden and New Mural

Small, Spirit-Filled MLK Celebration Led by Local Baha’i Group Shines Light on Peace Garden and New Mural

“The quality, not the longevity, of one’s life is what is important.”  reads a quote on the banner hung at the entrance to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Garden, MLK Day event, Jan. 18, 2021. On Jan. 18, a small but spirited group, led by local members of the...

City of FlintDecember 2020
$641 million Flint water settlement: How does it get to residents? Attorneys give answers
$641 million Flint water settlement: How does it get to residents? Attorneys give answers

$641 million Flint water settlement: How does it get to residents? Attorneys give answers

Attorneys involved in the Flint Water Litigation provided an overview of the $641.25 million water settlement November 23rd on the City of Flint Facebook page. This information session followed the proposal of a $20 million contribution to the settlement by the...

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