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Welcome to the Community Foundation's news page, your go-to source for the latest updates and happenings. Stay informed with our curated news articles, stories, and updates directly from the heart of our foundation.
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Gen Forward Network relaunches with new advisory committee
After a brief hiatus, the Gen Forward Network is officially back. Meet some of the new advisory committee members in this Q&A.
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FlintNOW Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint announces grants totaling $1,595,000 to support the Flint community
The FlintNOW Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is pleased to announce the distribution of its first round of grants totaling $1,595,000 to support critical initiatives within the Flint community.
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St. John Street: 'Story of a Neighborhood' to Air on PBS
Flint’s history is rich with stories of strength, innovation, and transformation. St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood, a documentary produced by iMichigan Productions, brings one of these stories to the national stage.
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Q&A: Dan Kildee on returning to Flint, Genesee County’s evolution, and new role
In this Q&A, Community Foundation of Greater Flint President and CEO Dan Kildee shares his thoughts on returning to Flint and what he’s looking forward to at CFGF.
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David R. McGhee joins Community Foundation of Greater Flint as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint is pleased to announce the appointment of David R. McGhee as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 1, 2024.
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Lottie Ferguson of Community Foundation of Greater Flint announced as 2024-2025 Obama Foundation Leader
Today, Lottie Ferguson announced that she is among 205 leaders selected to join the Obama Foundation Leaders program.
Stories of Impact
McLaren Adaptive Golf Clinic Expands for Third Year with Support from CFGF
43 adaptive golfers and 11 trained adaptive golf coaches took to the driving range to kick off the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club on August 19.
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Community Foundation of Greater Flint Awards Over $109,000 in Grants Through Community Funds
More than $109,000 in grants have been awarded to various projects and programs across Genesee County in 2024, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint announced. These grants were distributed through the Foundation’s five endowed community funds.
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Join the Community Foundation of Greater Flint for the premiere of "St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood"
The film screening of St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood will be held on August 22 at the Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School courtesy of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, in partnership with the Flint Institute of Arts.
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Community Foundation of Greater Flint celebrates Mount Morris Consolidated Schools' $867,800 Michigan Spark grant award
CFGF proudly announces that the Mount Morris Consolidated Schools received $867,800 in grant funding for the enhancement of Ronald Batterbee Memorial Park through the Council of Michigan Foundations and Michigan Department of Natural Resources Spark Grant Program.
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Interns Join CFGF for Summer 2024
In June, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) welcomed its newest cohort of summer interns. Learn more about their backgrounds, current projects, and future aspirations.
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Community Foundation of Greater Flint announces new President and CEO soon to be retired U.S. Representative Dan Kildee
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) is thrilled to announce the selection of soon-to-be-retired U.S. Representative Dan Kildee as the next President and CEO.
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