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Mott Foundation to provide up to $1 million in grants to prevent absenteeism, keep kids in school

Youth Engagement October 7, 2015

Mott Foundation to provide up to $1 million in grants to prevent absenteeism, keep kids in school

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation will provide up to $1 million in grants to support a new national initiative to prevent chronic absenteeism and keep kids in school.

Mott assists effort to provide water filters to Flint residents

Flint Area October 2, 2015

Mott assists effort to provide water filters to Flint residents

The Mott Foundation is awarding a $100,000 grant to the United Way of Genesee County to help provide free water filters to Flint residents.

As kids head back to school, Flint moves forward with community education

Flint Area, Youth Engagement September 14, 2015

As kids head back to school, Flint moves forward with community education

A new model of community school, piloted at Flint, Michigan’s, Brownell-Holmes STEM Academy, is being expanded to three more public elementary schools with the support of $1.3 million from Mott.

Hurley Children’s Center takes a fresh approach to children’s health

Flint Area August 7, 2015

Hurley Children’s Center takes a fresh approach to children’s health

Located at the Flint Farmers’ Market, the Hurley Children’s Center has introduced an exciting new approach to children’s health care. The $2 million project is part of a growing health and wellness district in Mott’s home community.

Mott awards $4.9 million to Flint Cultural Center institutions

Flint Area August 6, 2015

Mott awards $4.9 million to Flint Cultural Center institutions

Flint Cultural Center institutions, which welcome more than 610,000 visitors each year, received grants totaling $4.9 million from the Mott Foundation.

Statement on Foundation’s grantmaking in Russia

Civil Society July 24, 2015

Statement on Foundation’s grantmaking in Russia

Mott Foundation Chairman and CEO William S. White responds to a recommendation by the upper house of the Russian parliament to put the Foundation on a list of “undesirable” organizations. The matter is now under review by the country’s prosecutor general and other officials.

At the Mott Foundation, A Persistent Evangelist for Children’s Savings Accounts

Youth Engagement July 23, 2015

At the Mott Foundation, A Persistent Evangelist for Children’s Savings Accounts

This article originally appeared on the Inside Philanthropy website.

Mott-funded summer programming helps keep Flint and Genesee County kids safe, busy and productive

Flint Area, Youth Engagement June 26, 2015

Mott-funded summer programming helps keep Flint and Genesee County kids safe, busy and productive

The Mott Foundation’s commitment to children and young people in its home community is carried out through the school year and the summer months, supporting a wide variety of enrichment and learning activities designed to entertain and educate.

Protecting freshwater while promoting prosperity

Environment June 12, 2015

Protecting freshwater while promoting prosperity

From June 12 to 14, the governors of the eight Great Lakes states and the premiers of two Canadian provinces will gather in the spirit of cooperation to forge an environmentally responsible plan to promote economic prosperity in the region. Learn more about the key issues, including our freshwater resources, to be addressed at this year’s leadership summit.

Afterschool in Indiana: How Michigan City is using STEM to train the next generation workforce

Youth Engagement May 8, 2015

Afterschool in Indiana: How Michigan City is using STEM to train the next generation workforce

Indiana’s Safe Harbor afterschool and summer programs — jumpstarted with 21st Century Community Learning Center funding — focus on STEM-related activities to build Michigan City’s next-generation workforce.