This research will provide an estimate of the economic benefits of replacing the estimated 460,000 lead service lines in Michigan. FLINT, Mich. — Led by Michigan State University pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a multidisciplinary team from MSU and Hurley Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative, Safe Water Engineering, and Altarum will conduct a detailed analysis …

The Urban Organic Experience Features Chantae Cann, Live in Flint! Flint, Michigan – October 23, 2019 On Saturday, November 16, Communities First, Inc. will present the Urban Organic Experience featuring Top 10 Billboard Jazz Soul Vocalist, Chantae Cann! She is a charismatic influence with a voice that transcends through time. Soothing, sweet, comforting and angelic are …

Communities First, Inc. Presents My City, Our Earth Communities First, Inc. invites everyone to attend My City, Our Earth at the Masonic Temple in downtown Flint on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 11am to 2pm. This free family-friendly event celebrates our community and earth through live animals, eco-friendly crafts, kid-friendly activities, and delicious, local food! …

Every year, the City of Flint receives requests for funding of many worthy activities that far exceed the limited CDBG, ESG and HOME funds that we receive annually from HUD. This year was no exception. The review of applications for funds began back in February of this year, with the receipt of applications in the …

Everyone we know is concerned about the number of persons living without homes in our community, and about the persistence of homelessness. The formal partnership of organizations that collaborate on solutions to reduce and then end homelessness locally – known as a Continuum of Care (CoC) and outlined below – is actively seeking to expand …

The year 2020 will be a critical year for building power in local communities across the country. You know it’s an election year, but did you know that it’s also A CENSUS YEAR? Choices like funding schools, creating businesses, and congressional representation are all based on how many people choose to be counted. People of …

Researchers from the University of Michigan-Flint are studying the effects of the Flint Water Crisis on residents and non-residents. You may help by completing a short (20 minute or so) online survey.