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A private, grantmaking foundation. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds in four program areas: Civil Society, Education, Environment and Flint Area.
Flint, MI
Joined April 2009
Mott will help the Community Foundation of Greater Flint launch the Grand Blanc Relief Fund with an initial grant of $250,000 to cover costs for victims and survivors of the church shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Mich. Donate at: https://t.co/RVCf3W8u3C.
#GivingIsHereForGood
Our hearts go out to the victims, family members and loved ones of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. https://t.co/h2gwxmZmB7
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500 coats that double as sleeping bags were delivered to Flint to help unhoused residents stay warm and protected this winter. @empowermentplan , a Detroit nonprofit, partnered with St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center to bring the coats to Flint, thanks to a Mott Foundation grant.
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🟠 Tomorrow is Youth Entrepreneurship Day! We're illuminating our building in orange to celebrate the creativity, resilience & innovation of young changemakers. Mott proudly supports entrepreneurship education to help youth build skills for the future. #FuelaFuture
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The America After 3PM survey shows that parents of nearly 30M children—more than half of all school-age youth—want afterschool programs. Yet more than 77% of these children are not enrolled in a program due to cost, transportation or lack of availability. https://t.co/P1tXhlWDvC
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As the state of Michigan’s Microplastics Awareness Week comes to an end, @michigan_public shares ways to get involved, events to attend, and more information on Gov. Whitmer’s proclamation. https://t.co/dKSI9USTI1
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The week includes events in which the public can learn about microplastics, participate in cleanups and discover practical solutions to reduce plastic waste at home.
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Mott is pleased to support @theFlintCenter as it leads high-quality community education and afterschool programming in Flint. Afterschool is critical in helping young people build life skills, boost academic performance and support families.
mlive.com
Students start by washing their hands before sitting down for lunch, followed by games, homework help, and a rotating schedule of creative projects.
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With support from a state-funded afterschool and summer program, high school students attending summer camp launched a line of organic soaps and branded merchandise. Programs like this across the country help young people build skills. #LightsOnAfterschool
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A youth-led venture launched in Saginaw, Michigan, demonstrates the power of afterschool programs to help students apply knowledge and gain real-world experience.
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The Mott Foundation building will be lit in yellow on Oct. 23 to raise awareness of the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of children, families and communities. Join us and 8,000 programs nationwide to celebrate #LightsOnAfterschool and summer learning! 💡
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Detroit’s Lifeline Plan once helped 30K residents afford water. Now, funding cuts will reduce coverage to just 5K households. We the People of Detroit, a Mott grantee, warns the new Lifeline H2O plan could leave many without access.
freep.com
A popular water affordability program in Detroit is raising monthly bills and reducing the number of people it can serve, after most of its funding ran out.
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Water connects every part of our lives. This October 16, the Mott Foundation is proud to observe #ImagineADayWithoutWater and shine a light on how everything we depend on flows from clean water, and why access to it is a fundamental human need and right.
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Our hearts go out to the victims, family members and loved ones of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. https://t.co/h2gwxmZmB7
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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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What if the key to real, lasting change is rooted in the places where people live? This article argues that community foundations are essential to reshaping power, identity and resilience in neighborhoods—and funders should walk alongside these movements. https://t.co/i9KsLNkHcu
globalfundcommunityfoundations.org
This blog originally appeared on the Philea website. Place-based philanthropy is a particularly powerful way of addressing complex multi-faceted issues bringing about systems change at the local...
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On Saturday, 100+ lake sturgeon were released into the Flint River as part of a 25-year project to bring the Saginaw Bay Watershed sturgeon population back. Mott is happy to support lake sturgeon reintroduction through a grant to @ConservationFnd's Great Lakes Office.
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Introducing HUVE - a new era of modern hydration, recovery, and wellness, designed to elevate your everyday routine. From advanced hydrogen water to red light therapy, HUVE products combine design, science, and performance to help you feel your best. Welcome to a healthier,
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Flint kids deserve the best! Brownell-Holmes STEM Academy offers it with a new early childhood wing, playgrounds, track & The Cube — a cool space for community to connect. We were happy to grant > $14M to Flint Community Schools to help make it possible. #GivingIsHereForGood
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Michigan will designate wild rice as the state’s symbolic native grain. Officially known as manoomin, wild rice is a culturally significant plant and a staple in the diets of Indigenous tribes in the Great Lakes region. https://t.co/aCTl4dU4CJ
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Michigan is the first state to designate a state native grain.
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Looking for resources to help celebrate #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth? Check out @MizzenEducation! Mizzen has gathered more than 100 #youthentrepreneurship activities that are free to #outofschooltime professionals. Register for Mizzen today: https://t.co/JwzXp9VcXQ.
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Partnerships build trust. Trust builds strong communities. MSU Public Health is dedicated to working with Flint community partners to create long-lasting health solutions. @MSUMD
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The Arctic grayling has returned to Michigan rivers after being gone for nearly a century, and anglers can now try to catch the iconic fish. @BridgeMichigan, a Mott grantee, explores this grand example of ecological ruin and recovery. https://t.co/UlmGDVx56e
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Roughly 87 years since Arctic grayling were spotted in Michigan, the iridescent fish will soon be fishable in a handful of Upper Peninsula lakes. The state hopes to eventually build a self-sustaining...
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A frontline, grassroots organization based in Detroit is helping Black youths from urban areas across the #GreatLakes region redefine their relationships with water: https://t.co/dgWfahtDAO.
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