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Together with you, our donors, alongside with these foundation initiatives, we aim to create sustainable, enduring & profound change in Genesee County
General November 16, 2021
Appointed the first black mayor of a major metropolitan city in the United States, Floyd J. McCree was sworn into office as Mayor of the City of Flint in 1966. Historic for its time, Mayor McCree was also the first black mayor in Michigan. He was well-known for his leadership among United Auto Workers union membership at the Buick foundry. McCree was elected to the Flint City Commission who later appointed him as mayor. He served in that capacity from 1966-1968.
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General June 18, 2021
June is Pride Month, a great reason to celebrate the establishment of the Pride Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF). Founders Sandra Murphy, Sue Peters, and Dale Weighill created the fund to advance the dignity and quality of life for the LGBTQ+ community. With your donations, matching gifts, and smart investments, the endowment is now $61,000.
General May 26, 2021
From the comfort of my office in downtown Flint, I watched a 46-year-old black man die on my laptop. In the days following I was overcome with sadness, shock, and fear. I wept in a staff meeting. For the first time.
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