Mott Foundation

We hope to see you at the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, June 5-7, at the Flint Cultural Center. Learn more about some of the events planned for Saturday, June 6, in the video, and see the full weekend schedule at mott.org/family-fun-days. youtu.be/lSVRpcXYZh0?si…

Thousands of students from all 50 states submitted ideas to the Mott Million Dollar Challenge. 1,500 of those submissions were recognized in Round 1. Now the kids and teens behind the top 60 will head to Flint for the final competition. mott.org/news/articles/… #PitchCompetition

Flint residents, you still have time to tell us what you want to see done at your favorite parks! Visit mott.org/parks and share your thoughts today!

Attention Flint youth! There is a free 3-on-3 basketball tournament for residents ages 11-18 taking place June 6 and 7 as part of the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. Registration is required. Sign up today! moneyballsportswear.com/mott-foundatio…

The Mott Foundation is seeking a senior investment analyst to work in all phases of the investment process and a program officer to manage the national portion of our One Water work, which aims to provide clean, safe accessible water for all. mott.org/about/careers #MichiganJobs

The Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, June 5-7 on the Flint Cultural Center campus, will bring together residents of all ages for live performances, hands-on art and science activities, a community lunch, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and more. mott.org/news/releases/…

From coffee at Good Beans to conversations along the Flint River, it was a day grounded in community and connection. As the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund marked 50 years, partners and residents explored Chevy Commons, shared ideas and looked ahead to the future.

After an amazing 28 years of service to the Flint community and Mott, Kimberly Roberson, director of our Flint Area program, has announced she’ll retire this summer. She’ll be succeeded by Jennifer Acree, who’s deeply connected to Flint. Learn more: mott.org/news/articles/….

Congratulations to all the neighborhood groups that received funding for community projects! A total of 37 projects were funded through the Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative. mott.org/37projects-nei…

Flint’s well-being is at the heart of Mott’s hometown grantmaking, and our work is guided by what residents say is important to them. Kimberly Roberson, director of our Flint Area program, reflects on why that’s important: mott.org/Roberson-refle…. youtu.be/6h4V25JHVFo?si…

We're excited to celebrate our 100th year with the Flint community. Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days are coming to the Flint Cultural Center campus June 5-7. Free live entertainment, games, food and activities for all ages. Stay up to date: mott.org/family-fun-days.

Longtime education policy leader Terry Peterson shares how sustained investment has expanded afterschool and summer learning to millions of students nationwide. #Mott100Voices youtu.be/-Eu1ViK1J00

“I think we’ve got to be unapologetically committed to humanity.” For Monica Lewis-Patrick, co-founder of We the People of Detroit, the work of water justice is rooted in faith, perseverance and an unwavering refusal to accept inequity. #Mott100Voices youtu.be/lBmX1SzhVeU

A new Accountability Note highlights the journeys of advocates supported through the Sandra N. Smithey Fellowship — honoring the legacy of the late Sandra Smithey, a longtime Mott colleague who championed transparency and accountability in development finance.

Dan Kildee of @giveflint talks about the power of strengthening neighborhoods. Through Mott’s support for CFGF’s Neighborhoods Small Grants Program, resident-led efforts have helped create, enhance or expand projects and events throughout Flint. youtu.be/E4q2NH_huI8

Black Sash’s Rachel Bukasa recounts the organization’s relationship with the Mott Foundation since 1995, during South Africa’s transition to democracy. The collaboration continues to drive social and legal change today. youtu.be/iiz63TZ5sNA?si…

Community foundations are trusted local leaders that build common ground and drive lasting change in places around the world. That's why Mott has supported them for more than 50 years. Learn more at mott.org/issues/communi….

Learn from Mott grantee Philea about the role of community philanthropy in building democratic resilience in wartime Ukraine: philea.eu/opinions/commu….

Michael Sherraden shares insights from SEED for Oklahoma Kids, the first randomized trial of #ChildrensSavingsAccounts in the U.S. His research shows CSAs help families build financial assets and hope for the future. #Mott100Voices youtu.be/bsHGg-QzAL4

A win for clean energy and for journalism! A new report by Mott grantee the African Centre for Media Excellence shows that media coverage of solar energy in agriculture across East Africa increased by nearly 79% following journalist training and support. dailynews.co.tz/editors-forum-…