FLINT, Mich., Feb. 14, 2017 – The Ruth Mott Foundation is pleased to announce the debut of a new award recognizing the exceptional leadership of someone making a difference in the lives of Flint residents. To be eligible for the award, nominated individuals must perform their community work in the city of Flint, and the […]
Read Full StoryFLINT, Mich., Dec. 7, 2016 – The Ruth Mott Foundation today is opening a new office in its focus area of north Flint. Tryphena Clarke, the Foundation’s community engagement officer, will be based in the office inside Christ Enrichment Center, 322 E. Hamilton Ave. This is the first time in the Foundation’s history that it […]
Read Full StoryFLINT, Michigan, Aug. 1, 2016 – A mobile health clinic for water crisis recovery, a job training program for at-risk youth, and north Flint neighborhood improvement projects are some of the valuable programs supported by more than $1.2 million in grants awarded by the Ruth Mott Foundation. The Board of Trustees approved the $1,263,930 in […]
Read Full StoryFLINT, Michigan, July 8, 2016 – A water resources expo and door-to-door canvassers are coming to the Civic Park Neighborhood this month as part of a pilot project to ensure hard-to-reach Flint residents have access to safe and clean drinking water. The “What to Know and Do About Water Pilot Project” includes a water […]
Read Full StoryFLINT, Michigan, June 20, 2016 – The community is invited to celebrate a milestone and sing “Happy Birthday” to one of Flint’s treasured landmarks. Applewood Estate, the former Flint family home and gentleman’s farm of automotive pioneer Charles Stewart Mott, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year – and the public is invited to a […]
Read Full StoryFLINT, Michigan, May 23, 2016 – The Ruth Mott Foundation has named a new vice president and hired several new staff members to help drive the progress of its recently developed strategic plan to focus on improving quality of life for residents in north Flint. Raquel Thueme, formerly program director, has been promoted to vice […]
Read Full StoryFLINT, Michigan, May 11, 2016 — Ten foundations today announced they will work together to help the city of Flint recover and rise from its water crisis. Participants plan to commit a total of nearly $125 million to the collaborative effort. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, FlintNOW Foundation, Ford Foundation, […]
Read Full StoryLINT, Michigan, May 5, 2016 – The Michigan Historical Commission has honored Applewood: The Charles Stewart Mott Estate with a new historical marker as the estate celebrates its centennial and opens its doors to the public for the first time. The official Michigan Historical Marker was unveiled at a dedication ceremony during Applewood’s grand opening […]
Read Full StoryFLINT, Michigan, April 28, 2016 – An exciting piece of Flint’s rich automotive history is about to be revealed to the general public for the first time. Applewood Estate, the Flint family home of industrial pioneer Charles Stewart Mott, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and introducing free tours of the historic residence that […]
Read Full StoryFLINT, Michigan, April 13, 2016 – The Ruth Mott Foundation today announced it is awarding $1.3 million in grants under its new strategy to strengthen north Flint neighborhoods and create opportunities for residents to contribute and thrive. The new grants signify an exciting era for the foundation, which in November launched its five-year strategic plan […]
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