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More than half a million dollars in grants will support 37 resident-led projects in neighborhoods across Flint
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Mott Foundation hails news of national service award that will help drive community education in Flint
A statement from Ridgway White, president of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, announces that Flint was awarded federal funding to engage national service members in supporting a new model of community education.
Environment
Sam Passmore offers inside look at Mott’s new environment program plan
In a Q&A, Mott Environment Program Director Sam Passmore discusses the evolution of the Foundation’s environmental grantmaking and spotlights an exciting new focus area aimed at advancing climate change solutions.
Environment
UM “Greenland Expedition” creates first polar weather station
A 1928 copy of the University of Michigan’s alumni magazine unlocks the tale of the Mott Foundation’s first environmental grant to establish a polar weather station. Today, Mott is still making grants to protect the diversity and integrity of selected ecosystems in North America and around the world.
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Ridgway H. White named president of Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The trustees of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation have appointed Ridgway H. White as the fourth president of the organization, effective January 1, 2015. He succeeds his father, William S. White (Bill), who remains chairman and CEO.
Flint Area
Genesee County Land Bank marks decade of progress
One of seven land banks profiled in the Center for Community Progress (CCP) new report, “Take it to the Bank: How Land Banks Are Strengthening America's Neighborhoods,” the Genesee County Land Bank in the Mott Foundation’s home community of Flint celebrated a decade of work in 2014.
Flint Area
New report documents land banks’ impact on American cities
Take it to the Bank: How Land Banks Are Strengthening America's Neighborhoods, a new downloadable report from the Center for Community Progress, examines the state of land banking in the U.S.
Flint Area
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine celebrates opening of new Flint campus
Michigan State University (MSU) College of Human Medicine unveiled its new medical education and public health research space in downtown Flint, Michigan. The new medical school anchors a new “Health and Wellness” district in the city’s downtown. The expansion of the program was made possible by more than $11 million in grants from the Mott Foundation.
Youth Engagement
Flint summer programs serve up fun and keep skills sharp
With an average weekly cost of $250, summer learning opportunities remain out of reach for many children and families, according to new research by the Afterschool Alliance. In Flint, families are coping with this challenge by utilizing a variety of free and low-cost programs funded by Mott, honoring the legacy of its founder’s concern for young people.
Youth Engagement
STEM academy nurtures early interest in math and science
The Flint Community Schools' new K-6 STEM Academy is making space in its curriculum for hands-on learning experiences that help children build confidence and better understanding of science, technology, engineering and math.
Environment
Strengthening sustainable development: A Q&A with Sandra Smithey and Traci Romine
While large-scale infrastructure projects in developing countries can bring energy and other resources to people in need, they also can present significant environmental, social and economic risks. Mott grantees engage the institutions that finance such projects, encouraging them to adopt standards that minimize risks and protect people, communities and the environment.