Community Foundation of Greater Flint is honored to announce that we have been selected as one of 25 Community Host organizations for the 2026 Weaver Awards, a national initiative of Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute. 

The Weaver Awards are part of a constellation of activities designed to celebrate and support weavers—everyday neighbors who are building relationships, strengthening belonging, and weaving trust into the social fabric of their communities. As a Community Host, we will build a culture of weaving in Flint and Genesee County by:  

• Identifying local weavers and sharing their stories with our community
• Launching a local Weaver Awards program, distributing 20+ microgrants each year for four years to individuals and small nonprofits
• Convening gatherings that bring people together and help them learn the skills of weaving
• Joining a national network of local leaders rebuilding trust in communities across the U.S. 

“We’re honored to be selected as a Community Host for the Weaver Awards,” said Dan Kildee, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. “Flint and Genesee County is full of neighbors who are already doing the quiet, relational work of building trust and connection every day. This partnership allows us to recognize that leadership, invest in it, and help it grow, block by block, relationship by relationship.” 

We’ll share more information in the months ahead, including details on how local residents can apply or nominate someone for a Weaver Award.