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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CMU President George E. Ross elected to Mott Foundation Board
Central Michigan president and Flint native George E. Ross elected to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Board of Trustees, effective January 1, 2017.
Flint Area
Improved water quality doesn’t mean Flint’s problems have ended
Ridgway White, president of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, comments on recent announcements regarding the quality of Flint’s drinking water.
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A dream realized: Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital completed in Johannesburg
South Africa celebrated a milestone in health care last month with the completion of the long-awaited Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital in Johannesburg.
Environment
Mott program officer says China energy report is fostering important dialogue
New research that tracks China’s global energy footprint could accelerate efforts to build more renewable energy projects in developing countries.
Environment
China surpasses the West in funding foreign energy projects
China is a global leader in financing energy projects in developing countries — a trend that could boost local economies but exacerbate climate change.
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A seat at the table for everyone
In an article in the December 2016 issue of Alliance magazine, Mott Foundation President Ridgway White argues that community philanthropy is the great equalizer.
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Flint Water Crisis Proves Mettle of New Foundation Leader
This article originally appeared in The Chronicle of Philanthropy on December 2, 2016.
Education, Flint Area
STEAM Camp piques interest in math and science for Flint’s youngest students
The Flint Community Schools’ STEAM Camp, a two-week experience blending academics and the arts, helps increase early exposure to science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Education, Flint Area
Remembering Mott Camp: An experience that helped shape the habits of a lifetime
Every summer for more than 40 years, Mott Camp hosted Flint school children for three-week visits to improve their health and social skills.
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Wildlife refuge could play role in revitalizing struggling urban area
The Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, in Michigan, could play a role in revitalizing Saginaw.