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The initiative will provide $25 million for programs to support homeowners, businesses, entrepreneurs and residents of Flint and Genesee County.
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The centerpiece of Moving Flint Forward is the Genesee Chamber Foundation’s new charitable fund created to provide financial support for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, North Flint redevelopment and activities that encourage tourism.
“Nothing good
is ever easy.”
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The event drew more than 1,500 donations totaling $566,982. A pledge from Mr. Gores to match the funds raised from today’s event helped encourage people to give and pushed the final tally to $1,133,964.
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Mr. Gores has pledged to match all donations generated by the telethon up to a total of $1 million. FlintNOW and the Detroit Pistons will help promote the event and continue raising awareness about the impact of the water crisis and the long-term needs of the residents in the city.
“I’m humbled for theopportunity to impact” the Flint community
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The partnership will focus on education initiatives to benefit schools, children and families in Flint. Johnson has agreed to serve on a community advisory board being formed by the FlintNOW Foundation.
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The Detroit Pistons announced that the club’s 15 players and key executives will commit a total of $500,000 to the FlintNOW relief effort launched last week by team owner Tom Gores.
“Surround yourself with people who
love and support you.”
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The first grants were announced from a $10 million campaign to address the crisis in Flint, Michigan, including a contribution to the children’s health fund.
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Mr. Gores, a Flint native, said he would rally support from business and civic leaders for both immediate relief efforts in the unfolding water crisis.
“What would you attempt to do if you knew
you could not fail?”