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Boys & Girls Clubs give safe places for Flint youth to grow, learn and play

Flint Area October 17, 2019

Boys & Girls Clubs give safe places for Flint youth to grow, learn and play

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint aims to provide a safe space for youth to grow and benefit socially, physically, economically and educationally.

William S. White: Milestones and Achievements

Foundation News October 9, 2019

William S. White: Milestones and Achievements

A look at some of the milestones and achievements of William S. White’s philanthropic career — one that was remarkable for both its longevity and impact.

In Memoriam: William S. White

Foundation News October 9, 2019

In Memoriam: William S. White

The trustees and staff of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation mourn the passing of William S. White, chairman of the Foundation's board of trustees.

An unorthodox meeting becomes a 30-year partnership

Civil Society September 23, 2019

An unorthodox meeting becomes a 30-year partnership

Mott Foundation Civil Society program director Shannon Lawder reflects on Mott’s 30 years of enduring partnership with European Foundation Centre.

Restoring dinosaurs of the deep

Environment September 19, 2019

Restoring dinosaurs of the deep

Improving conditions in Michigan’s largest river system have cleared the way for the return of sturgeon, a prehistoric fish species.

Pitch competition winner thankful for Flint organizations that help small businesses to grow

Flint Area September 9, 2019

Pitch competition winner thankful for Flint organizations that help small businesses to grow

Adriane Deiulius, owner of The Sugar Mermaid, won the $10,000 first-place prize at 100K Ideas’ Pitch for $K competition on Aug. 1. The second Pitch for $K will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Berston Field House.

Mott Foundation seeks input on priorities for improving quality of life in Flint

Flint Area August 20, 2019

Mott Foundation seeks input on priorities for improving quality of life in Flint

New publication to serve as springboard for community conversations.

AmeriCorps member is happy to give back to her community, help kids like herself

Flint Area, Youth Engagement August 14, 2019

AmeriCorps member is happy to give back to her community, help kids like herself

AmeriCorps member Jani Toney, who serves with the Flint Recovery Corps, finds passion for helping kids.

Reporting results: Two decades of grantmaking improved rivers, strengthened environmental groups in the Southeastern U.S.

Environment July 10, 2019

Reporting results: Two decades of grantmaking improved rivers, strengthened environmental groups in the Southeastern U.S.

A regional grantmaking strategy improved rivers and changed the narrative about freshwater management in the Southeastern United States.

Reflecting: Q&A with Mott’s Environment Program Director on 20 years of freshwater grantmaking in the Southeastern U.S.

Environment July 10, 2019

Reflecting: Q&A with Mott’s Environment Program Director on 20 years of freshwater grantmaking in the Southeastern U.S.

A Mott Foundation program that pumped $35 million into six Southeastern U.S. states helped strengthen environmental groups, improve several rivers.