Program at a Glance
Mission: To foster a well-functioning, connected community that is capable of meeting the economic, social and racial challenges ahead.
Arts, Culture and Education
Goal: To support education, arts and cultural institutions as critical forces for positive change and key determinants of the community’s quality of life and economic well-being.
Objectives
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Arts and Culture: Strengthen the capacity and broaden the participation base of Flint area arts and cultural institutions.
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Education: Improve the quality of education for Flint area students; and encourage Flint's development as a regional center of higher education while broadening the user base.
Community Revitalization and Economic Development
Goal: To support efforts that improve local governance, regional cooperation, community participation and the Flint area’s economic vitality.
Objectives
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Housing and Neighborhoods: Support community development activities that promote affordable housing and livable neighborhoods.
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Expanding Economic Opportunity: Support innovative strategies that increase the employment of Flint area residents who face multiple barriers to good jobs in the regional labor market; and help Flint build a strong and vibrant regional economy.
Special Initiatives
Goal: To respond to critical opportunities and/or issues that have the potential to improve significantly the quality of life in the Flint area.
Objectives
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Race Relations: Increase opportunities for dialogue, action and civic engagemnt around issues of race and ethnicity.
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Children and Families: Respond to critical and timely opportunities to strengthen supports for local families and their children.
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Philanthropy/Nonprofit Sector: Strengthen and support philanthropy and the nonprofit sector in Genesee County.
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Civic Engagement: Support efforts to engage the broader Flint community around critical local issues and solutions.
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Special Opportunities: Identify critical issues, seize special opportunities and incubate new program areas.