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People create communities of all sorts – geographic, intellectual and spiritual -- that have the potential to improve lives, address local problems or change how things are done, notes Mott Foundation CEO William S. White in his 2007 annual message. The following five stories -– featuring, among others, an environmental “friends” group, an information network of Ukrainian school administrators, and adult students seeking to restart their careers -– illustrate Mott’s deep and continuing commitment to the power of individuals linked by a common desire for change.

Civil Society The Ukrainian Step by Step Foundation promotes community schools throughout the region.

Environment The Great Lakes Revolving Loan Fund helps protect pristine properties.

Flint Area Mott Community College is participating in the national Breaking Through Demonstration.

Pathways Out of Poverty A Brown University study looks at the impacts of education organizing.

Exploratory & Special Projects Historically black colleges and universities benefit from Southern Education Foundation.