Statement regarding shooting and fire at church in Grand Blanc, Michigan
The Mott Foundation condemns heinous acts of violence in Grand Blanc, calls for community members to stand up to hate and seeks to support victims.
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Flint students share love on Global Youth Service Day
Flint’s Freeman Elementary School students joined thousands of young people in celebrating Global Youth Service Day by giving back to their community.
Education, Flint Area
For Phillip Barnhart, AmeriCorps prompted a mid-life career change
Older than most AmeriCorps members, Phillip Barnhart was looking to serve his community and along the way, found a pathway to a new career.
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AmeriCorps gave LaBria Lane ‘wiggle room’ to hone skills and try new things
LaBria Lane joined AmeriCorps to serve her community but found the experience offered many positive benefits that accelerated her personal growth as well.
Education, Flint Area
AmeriCorps challenged Renee Harvey to ‘stand up and stand out’
Through her AmeriCorps experience, Renee Harvey learned she could make a difference in her community – but it made a difference in her life as well.
Education, Flint Area
AmeriCorps: Empowering people and strengthening communities
AmeriCorps is good for communities, but for several AmeriCorps alumni in Flint, it’s also an amazing experience that reaps rewards for members, too.
Education, Flint Area
How AmeriCorps helped Jeff Giddings chart a career in the nonprofit sector
AmeriCorps alumni Jeff Giddings looks back on his year of service and the many positive benefits he received from the community-based experience.
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America needs afterschool
Mott Foundation President Ridgway White explains why the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program should be expanded — not eliminated.
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Advocates hail World Bank decision to stop funding oil and gas projects
The World Bank will end financing of oil and gas projects after 2019. The decision could free up $1 billion annually for clean, renewable energy projects.
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation announces latest hires and promotions
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation announces staff promotions and new hires in its Flint office.
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One year and counting: Cummings Great Expectations nurtures children and families in Flint
Cummings early childhood center strives to provide the highest quality care for infants and children potentially exposed to lead in Flint’s drinking water.