While many Michigan’s urban cities’ economic recovery programs have gained momentum, there is concern those efforts may not be moving fast enough or are far enough along. Visibility is often a problem. Investors, entrepreneurs, community leaders, developers, builders and other critical stakeholders need to “see” incentives, in order to “seize” them, according to development experts […]
Lead exposure is a risk for all people, especially children. Part of the solution in Flint and other cities affected by lead exposure is to eliminate lead hazards even before exposure can occur, Michigan officials agree. That is why Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed Executive Order 2017-2 creating the Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission to […]
Isaiah M. Oliver, a longtime staple at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, has long talked about pursuing “work that matters, that is purposeful and aligns with my core values.” Now, Oliver will have a significant opportunity to show that passion for Flint and its residents through his new role as the President and Chief […]
The Ford Field players tunnel is tense with excitement. Team members gaze out at bright lights that beam down on thick football turf, awaiting the moment they’ll enter the stadium. An announcer’s words soon fill arena speakers as the jersey-clad teams rush from the tunnel into the oval-shaped glory of 65,000 spectator seats. But today, […]
Eating right: No matter how good our eating habits are, there are always things we can do better. Getting the right amount of food at the right times is important in every household, but particularly to those Flint households impacted by exposure to lead in the city’s municipal water supply. Infants’ and children’s tummies are […]
Giving. We do a lot of that throughout the year and, particularly, during the holiday season. While many, many organizations are deserving of support, there is still great need in a city that is close to our home and hearts – Flint. This #GivingTuesday TheHUB is asking you to give the gift of milk to […]
Michigan residents have greater access to healthy fruits and vegetables, thanks $380,000 in contributions from Michigan Good Food Fund’s Catalytic Investment Awards. The fund is helping to support the type of necessary improvements that typically prevent smaller, independent grocers from carrying fresh fruits and vegetables. DETROIT Two Detroit-based organizations were awarded with funds that will […]