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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From diesel to solar: How harnessing solar energy is transforming and empowering an Amazonian community
Vila Limeira, a traditional river community in the Amazon, is powered 100% by a solar mini grid, boosting agriculture, lowering costs and preserving the rainforest.
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Mott applauds federal rule requiring communities to remove lead water lines
A statement from Mott President and CEO Ridgway White on a new federal rule requiring communities nationwide to remove lead water lines by 2034.
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Good Laundry: A Flint church’s answer to hygiene poverty
A new laundromat, located inside a church, is helping lift some of the burden of doing laundry.
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Kevin Perkins joins Charles Stewart Mott Foundation as chief financial officer
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Perkins as chief financial officer and vice president, Administration.
Mott Perspectives | Civil Society
A sector under threat: Safeguarding civil society starts with data
Mott President and CEO Ridgway White makes a case for the importance of nonprofit employment data at a time of threats to the nonprofit sector.
Flint Area
Mott Foundation releases second Focus on Flint report, plans community conversations
Flint residents and community members can read the digital version of Focus on Flint or learn where to pick up a print version at focusonflint.org.
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Accountability mechanisms gave people and communities the right to contest harmful development projects, but challenges remain
Accountability mechanisms gave communities in developing countries the right to challenge projects funded by international finance institutions.
Flint Area
Summer learning programs available for Flint area kids and families
Learn more about free and low-cost summer programs available to kids and families in Flint and Genesee County.
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Mott Foundation: ‘We give only because we want to help’
A statement from the Mott Foundation regarding a recent article by Jordan Chariton for the Detroit Metro Times.
Civil Society
Mott’s grantmaking in Ukraine: Prioritizing local resilience and community voice in a time of war
Nick Deychakiwsky and Ross Maclaren discuss Mott’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine, and how it has evolved with the conflict.