Stories of Meaningful Change
Stories from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.
Grayce Scholt: A Generosity of Spirit
General February 28, 2019
Flint was in its hey-day when Grayce Scholt was lured to town to teach at Flint Junior College (now Mott Community College). The campus…
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Her Heart Is In This Work
General February 28, 2019
Growing up in Ferndale in a working-class neighborhood, Judith Cawhorn remembers her mom — a union organizer at the Highland Park Ford…
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Opening Doors for Women and Girls
General February 28, 2019
Step inside Katherine Saunders 1929 home situated among the tree-lined streets of Flint’s cultural center neighborhood and you’ll…
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Community Foundation of Greater Flint Appoints Six New Trustees
General February 5, 2019
Six new community leaders will join the board of trustees of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) effective February 2019…
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A Promise to Flint Students
General January 2, 2019
A $2 million commitment from the Gores family and Consumers Energy ensures that Flint students will have an opportunity many didn’t think…
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Annual Message
General January 2, 2019
Inspiring philanthropy and capturing the legacy of our community is at the heart of our work. We take great pride in bringing people…
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Educare Flint
General January 2, 2019
Educare Flint, a new, state-of-the-art school for Flint children ages 0–5, opened its doors to students on December 4, 2017. Launched in…
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The Legacy of Almeda Hunter
General January 2, 2019
Wife, mother, competent professional, hard-working gardener, community volunteer, source of love mand strength to her many friends — all…
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The Legacy of Phil Braun
General January 2, 2019
He expressed his unconditional love for humankind through photography, writing, art and music. For Philip J. “Phil†Braun, artistic…
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Exploring Nature While Learning
General December 18, 2018
Fenton comStudents at North Road Elementary in Fenton are experiencing learning in a new way in their outdoor classroom. Sensory gardens…
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