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Ten Philanthropies Will Help Flint Recover and Rise from Water Crisis
The collaborative funding initiative will focus on six priorities. Each will be supported by one or more of the participating philanthropies.
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FlintNOW Foundation, Huntington Bank announce $25 million economic development program for Flint
The initiative will provide $25 million for programs to support homeowners, businesses, entrepreneurs and residents of Flint and Genesee County.
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Moving Flint Forward Initiative Launched to Help Local Businesses
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.
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Tom Gores, FlintNOW, WDIV Local 4 and Television Stations Across Michigan Raise Over $1.1 Million For Children And Families In Flint
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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is ever easy.”
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Tom Gores and Flintnow Join Forces with Television Stations Across Michigan, Pledge $1 Million Match to Telethon Benefitting Children And Families In Flint
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.
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Magic Johnson Joining Tom Gores and FlintNOW Foundation to Expand Education Opportunities for Kids in Flint
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.
“Life should be full of
moving forwardand then taking moments to reflect.”
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Detroit Pistons Announce Support For “FlintNOW”
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.
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Pistons Owner Initiates Flow of Funds to Flint
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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Tom Gores Pledges $10 Million For Flint Relief Efforts
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.