Stories of Meaningful Change
Stories from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.
Donor Spotlight: Lucy Ham
General March 5, 2018
Her parents were farmers in South Dakota, Christian people who took tithing seriously. Lucy Ham was taught from an early age to give 10…
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For-Mar Truck Farm Coming to a Park Near You
General March 5, 2018
Like other Flint-based philanthropists, Forbes and Martha Merkley left a precious gift to the community — their land. In the 1960s, Forbes…
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Grant Supports STEM Learning Concepts
General March 5, 2018
The STEM learning concepts of science, technology, engineering and math are skills needed for 21st Century jobs and career readiness. At…
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Team Whitmire Get’s it Done
General March 5, 2018
Conversing with Gary and Lynn Whitmire in their Flushing home, it’s easy to feel the teamwork this couple brings to their relationship…
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Clio Second Graders Access the World
General February 16, 2018
With headphones on and eyes glued to their own Chromebook tablet, second graders at Garner Elementary School are experiencing a whole new…
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Davison Students Form New Honors Choirs
General February 16, 2018
One by one they approached the front of the Davison Middle School Choir room. Alone and standing in front of their peers and two music…
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Historical Records Preserved at Fenton Historical Museum
General February 16, 2018
In 1959, volunteers began recording the irreplaceable documents, photographs and artifacts collected by the Fenton Historical Society…
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Raising Strong Citizens: Rose and Sanders Goodstein Memorial Fund
General February 16, 2018
Charitable giving and Wolverine spirit are among many Goodstein family traditions. Flint attorney and businessman Sanders Goodstein and his…
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Registration Online for Parks Programs
General February 16, 2018
Each year, employees at the Grand Blanc Parks & Recreation Department serve the needs of over 175,000 visitors who participate in…
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Veterans Take Pride in Statue Restoration
General February 16, 2018
For 110 years, the historic Soldiers & Sailors Veterans Memorial has greeted visitors to the Flushing Cemetery. Flushing has always been a…
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