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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Joint statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in ‘Students for Fair Admissions’ cases
Dozens of foundations and philanthropy-serving organizations issued a joint statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to limit the consideration of race as one of many factors weighed in college admissions.
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Inclusive engineering increases energy access in the Amazon forest
An innovative energy access program is delivering electricity and empowering people in remote Amazon forest communities by involving the people.
Flint Area
St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center brings jobs, resources to Flint residents for more than two decades
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Mott adjusts renewable energy grantmaking in Africa to expand impact
The Mott Foundation is using a community-based model to help develop a clean energy economy in sub-Saharan Africa.
Flint Area
Mott Foundation intends to grant up to $15 million to support direct payments to Flint mothers during pregnancy and first year of a child’s life
The Rx Kids initiative would provide a one-time $1,500 payment to expectant Flint mothers, followed by $500 per month for the first year of a child’s life.
Environment
Online toolkit helps Michigan communities access funds for water infrastructure improvements
A project supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is helping more Michigan communities tap into programs that fund water system upgrades.
Flint Area
New organization will knit together educational supports to help Flint kids thrive
Launched with Mott Foundation funding, the Flint Center for Educational Excellence will coordinate six educational initiatives to better serve Flint kids.
Flint Area
New Flint bakery featuring Blueline Donuts helps train residents looking to reenter the workforce
Carriage Town Bakery in Flint teaches baking and other workforce skills to help break the cycle of homelessness.
Flint Area
Mott Foundation grants $16.5 million to support a new YMCA and mixed-use space in downtown Flint
The Mott Foundation granted $11 million to the YMCA and $5.5 million to the Foundation for the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation to support the project.
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Historic land purchase on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula marks innovative approach to conservation
A Mott-supported land acquisition project in Michigan could become a model for conserving sensitive land and encouraging economic prosperity.