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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Flint residents with the 5th Ward Rooted in Art Leadership Team created a community garden at Dort Park. This project was one of 37 funded through the Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative, an effort led by Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and Neighborhood Engagement Hub.

Three men pose beside raised garden beds filled with flowers and vegetables. A playground and project sign are visible in the background.

Orange, pink and white flowers blooming in a garden bed.

Close-up of hands holding two yellow squash and one zucchini beside a garden bed.

Two men harvest vegetables from a raised garden bed in a park.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Check out the excitement from the first 50 Youth Choice Awards winners earlier this year. We can’t wait to see what else Flint kids and teens will come up with next! Apply by Oct. 9 at mott.org/youth-choice-awards.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

You are invited to celebrate the completion of the Embury-Cook Road Trail in Grand Blanc Township, which is part of the ever-growing Legacy Trails network across Flint and Genesee County. The Mott Foundation is pleased to support local trail expansion with a commitment of up to $25 million.

Genesee County presents the Legacy Trails network. Over 200 miles connected trails throughout Flint and Genesee County, created to connect residents to core community services, including parks, schools, grocery stores and libraries. The Flint and Genesee County five-year strategic trails plan establishes a unified vision for a safe, connected, and accessible non-motorized network linking communities across the county. A graphic of people playing in a recreation area around a trail also appears.

Once the Legacy Trails network is completed, more than 180,000 people will live within 1 mile of a non-motorized trail. The trail network also will connect: 23 Genesee County communities, 2 state parks, 151 other types of parks and 89 schools. Learn more at geneseetrails.com. Supported by: Genesee County Michigan and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. A graphic of people playing in a recreation area around a trail also appears.

Genesee County and Grand Blanc Township invite you to celebrate the completion of the Embury-Cook Road Trail. Join us for a community celebration and ribbon cutting! Date: Wednesday, Sept. 2. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Near Mount Hope Church on Embury Road. The Embury-Cook Road Trail, spanning 1.28 miles, is part of the Legacy Trails network, which--once completed--will connect roughly 200 miles of non-motorized trails throughout Flint and Genesee County. Learn more at geneseetrails.com. Logos for several organizations and a graphic of people playing in a recreation area around a trail also appear.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We’re seeking a program oﬃcer to lead a Civil Society program portfolio spanning elements of our Common Ground or Protection of the Sector initiatives — or potentially of both. Learn more: www.mott.org/about/career.... #MichiganJobs #FlintJobs #PhilanthropyJobs #NonprofitJobs #Hiring

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

"Representing Flint" unites Mama Sōl, the Flint Symphony Orchestra and the Flint Youth Chorus in a vibrant tribute to our hometown. Celebrate with us Saturday at the Flint Cultural Center for a live performance and the film's debut! Full Family Fun Days schedule: mott.org/family-fun-days.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We're thinking of our founder on what would have been his 151st birthday as we prepare to celebrate the Foundation's centennial this month! Thank you, Mr. Mott, for all of the good work you've made possible. Photo: Sloan Museum Archives

C.S. Mott cuts into a large birthday cake that says "Happy birthday Charles S. Mott" and features a portrait of himself at the top.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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!

An illustration of people walking on a sidewalk through a park has this text overlay: Share your priorities for Flint parks. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation wants to hear from Flint residents! Choose up to three parks and tell us what projects you want to see happen. Visit mott.org/parks to share your thoughts before June 6!

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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, people came together to explore Chevy Commons, share ideas and look ahead to the future of green spaces in Flint.

A man addresses a group standing in a semi-circle in an outdoor setting.

A group walks along the ornamental concrete Grand Fountain Block on the Flint River.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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

A colorful graphic with a photo of girls blowing bubbles says, "Save the date! Fun for the whole community! Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Flint Cultural Center institutions invite the Flint community for a weekend full of fun and celebration. June 5-7, 2026. Flint Cultural Center Campus, 1310 E. Kearsley St."

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Attention, Flint kids and teens! You have one more week to apply for the Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards. Let us know how you would spend $1,926 to benefit those around you. Learn more at mott.org/youth-choice-awards.

A colorful graphic with an image of a hand holding a lightbulb says: Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards. Flint kids and teens, with the support of an educator or program organizer, are invited to compete for and help award 100 grants of $1,926 each! To help celebrate its 100-year history, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation launched the Youth Choice Awards — a new grantmaking initiative that asks Flint young people to decide how to invest in the future of their schools, youth organizations and community. 100 grants available. Bright ideas from Flint kids! Learn more and apply at mott.org/youth-choice-awards.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Flint community groups can learn more about the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative at 10 a.m. today at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub. There are two other information sessions this week: Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Learn more at mott.org/neighborhood-improvement.

A graphic has a screened photo of the Flint sign, with the headline "Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative." Text reads: Flint community groups are invited to apply for neighborhood improvement grants of up to $20,000 per project! Each project must focus on creating a positive, lasting and visible change in the physical landscape of Flint neighborhoods. Learn more about the program guidelines and how to apply at mott.org/neighborhood-improvement or contact NEH at 810-584-5022 or michelle@nehflint.org.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The Mott Foundation celebrates the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as we continue to support efforts to promote a just, equitable and sustainable society.

An illustration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on a black background.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The Mott Foundation celebrates the new year and the start of our centennial year! We hope 2026 will be good to you and yours.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The Mott Foundation wishes a happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate, and we mourn for those grieving loved ones after the attack in Australia. May Hanukkah remind all of us that even a small light can overcome darkness.

A graphic says "Happy Hanukkah" and has illustrations of a menorah and decorative elements that are screened into the background.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Happy Community Foundation Week! We’re celebrating the impact of community foundations across the country and around the world that empower positive social change in their local communities. Learn about Mott’s support for community philanthropy: mott.org/community-philanthropy. #CommunityFNDWeek

A graphic shows four illustrated hands coming together next to the text "November 12-18, Community Foundation Week, #CommunityFDNWeek."

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

According to the America After 3PM report, cost, access and availability are keeping kids out of afterschool programs. We’re proud to fund efforts by Afterschool Alliance and 50 State Afterschool Network to protect and expand programs that support family and student success. bit.ly/AA3-Out-of-Reach

A graphic outlines the barriers that limit afterschool program participation: 56% affordability, 49% accessibility and 42% availability. The Afterschool Alliance and America After 3PM logos are in the bottom corners.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated yellow on Oct. 23 to raise awareness of the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of children, families and communities. Join us and 8,000 programs nationwide to celebrate afterschool and summer learning! 💡 #LightsOnAfterschool

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Water connects every part of our lives. This October 16, the Mott Foundation is proud to observe #ImagineADayWithoutWater and shine a light on how everything we depend on flows from clean water, and why access to it is a fundamental human need and right.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

On Saturday, 100+ lake sturgeon were released into the Flint River as part of a 25-year project to bring the Saginaw Bay Watershed sturgeon population back and sustain it. Mott is happy to support lake sturgeon reintroduction through a grant to @conservationfnd.bsky.social's Great Lakes Office.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service employees transfer sturgeon into a bucket using a net.

A hand holds a small sturgeon over a bucket of fish.

A smiling young boy holds a small sturgeon to release into a river.

A large group of people wait on a riverbank staircase for the opportunity to release sturgeon into a river.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Watch downtown Flint transform during the 48th Crim Festival of Races! From setup the day before through the post-race party in the flat lot, more than 10,000 participants and spectators came together along the bricks this past weekend.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Good luck to everyone participating in the 48th Crim Festival of Races this weekend! The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in blue on Friday and Saturday in celebration of this longstanding event, which brings thousands to downtown Flint. Check out the Race Week Guide: crim.org/races.

A large number of runners are shown from above on a brick road with yellow lane markers.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

In honor of 810 Day, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in red on Sunday! Share in the comments what you’re doing to celebrate.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

On Saturday, the neighborhood around Latinx Technology & Community Center came alive with music, dance, food and celebration during the annual Latinx Summer Celebration! Mott is proud to support LTTC and its efforts to uplift Genesee County’s Latinx community through inclusive programs and services.

Rows of children play and dance while wearing colorful paper flags attached to their chests.

Children enthusiastically play in a colorful inflatable water slide.

A man wearing a Latinx tshirt helps a boy mix up batter as they sit at a station with an Easy Bake Oven. They are at an outdoor festival and others work on their baking projects in the background.

A girl looks up with determination at a glittering red and silver pinata as she prepares to strike it with a colorful stick. A group of children and several adults watch in the background.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

The Flint Center for Educational Excellence, supported by Mott, organizes community education and afterschool and summer programming at Flint area schools to bring together a variety of academic, enrichment, social and health services, helping Flint kids and their families thrive.

A woman enthusiastically smiles at and listens to a small child who faces her.

A group of people lead an outdoor fitness activity.

Two smiling girls take a break to hug while working on a marshmallow and toothpick STEM project.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Flint residents: The seventh annual Focus on Flint Quality of Life Survey is underway. Please respond if you receive a call or text message on behalf of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Your participation helps us identify Flint residents' priorities and helps to inform our local grantmaking.

A graphic with multicolor speech bubbles says, "The Focus on Flint quality of Life survey is underway!"

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Nearly 3,000 residents filled the streets of Flint’s historic Carriage Town Neighborhood for the sixth annual Carriage Town Porchfest! The Mott Foundation is proud to support this and other hometown events through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.

A man looks down and away as he stands in front of a microphone on an artistically lit stage.

A woman works at a vendor booth under a sign that says prana malas. Beaded and decorative items are on tables around her and hanging from her tent.

A group of people have fun while gathered on and in front of a porch.

Performers use a porch as a makeshift stage while a seated audience watches.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The Mott Foundation building will shine in a rainbow of colors on Saturday in honor of the Flint Pride Fest, scheduled for 2-8 p.m. We’re proud to support this and other events that celebrate diversity in our hometown through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.

Two people in rainbow gear with their backs to the camera stand in front of a rainbow balloon sculpture that spells out pride. One person holds a flag that says love always wins, and one has rainbow wings.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

4,000+ residents filled the streets of downtown Flint on Saturday during Flint Alley Fest! 65 vendors set up in the alleys, and 16 bands performed across two stages. Mott is proud to support this and other events in our hometown through a Greater Flint Arts Council grant for the Parade of Festivals.

A group gathers in front of a performer on an outdoor stage.

Two people eat and chat while sitting at a table in a colorful seating area in front of a "Better Block Flint" sign.

Two men play chess at a folding table in an outdoor alley as bystanders watch.

A young girl and boy play for the camera at an outdoor festival.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The Mott Foundation building lights will shine on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate all those who are working for a just and equitable society. #Juneteenth

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The Midwest Invitational Rodeo came to Genesee County to celebrate the rich history of Black rodeo. Thanks to a Mott sponsorship, tickets were provided to the Flint Center for Educational Excellence to ensure Flint kids and families could watch the MIR shine a spotlight on Black cowboys & cowgirls.

A young woman dramatically rides a horse around a multicolor barrel.

A girl wearing a red, white and blue sequined hat smiles as she holds up a large white fan.

An audience watches as a man holds onto a saddle with one arm and has the other waving in the air as the bull he is riding attempts to throw him off.

Two men wearing rodeo gear hug while standing in fenced in fairgrounds.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

To celebrate the Flint Art Fair taking place on June 14 and 15 at the Flint Institute of Arts, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated with a pleasing palette of colors! Hundreds of local artists will set up on the FIA’s front lawn. Learn more: www.flintartfair.org.

The Mott Foundation building is shown at night from street level, lit in columns of multicolored lights.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Local and county officials, nonprofit leaders and community advocates attended the Flint and Genesee County Trails Symposium to share their priorities for trail projects throughout the county. Residents can share feedback online through June 30 at gcmpc.org/flintandgeneseecountytrails.

A large group seated at tables in a room with lots of natural light listen to a speaker presenting in front of a welcome slide with the text "Flint and Genesee County Trails Symposium."

A large group seated at tables in a room filled natural light listen to a speaker presenting in front of a slide with the text "What the world needs now: healthy, happy, resilient."

A group of people have a discussion over a large printed map spread out on a table.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Flint's McFarlan Villages, formerly Court Street Villages, celebrated its newly renovated senior community. Mott Foundation supported the project, which included upgrades to housing units, community spaces and essential infrastructure designed to improve energy efficiency and enhance accessibility.

The exterior of McFarlan Villages building on a sunny day. An American flag and a building sign that says "Welcome to McFarlan Villages" are in the foreground.

A group of people cheer as a ribbon is cut in front of a building.

A woman guides a man and woman through a newly renovated reception area.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Students at Westwood Heights’ McMonagle Elementary wrote, illustrated and published a book about their favorite parts of the Thrive Afterschool program. The Flint Center for Educational Excellence, supported by Mott, organizes community education and afterschool programming at Flint area schools.

A group of kids excitedly look at the books they are reading.

A row of kids sit in a classroom setting with open books in their laps, while a woman in the background reads aloud.

A child looks at the camera over an open book.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Twenty teams pitched their business ideas during the 2025 UM-Flint Young Sharks and Junior Sharks Youth Entrepreneurship Competitions this week. With support from Mott, the program teaches elementary and middle school students about entrepreneurship while also building their skills and confidence.

Three girls address an audience while standing on a stage with a UM-Flint banner.

A woman and two men, all wearing captain hats, listen intently to presenters.

A child's colorful project board has information about flavor bursts.

Three boys stand on a stage with UM-Flint banners, talking to a room filled with children seated at tables.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Renovations at the Flint Community Schools’ Brownell-Holmes STEM campus are looking great! The Mott Foundation is pleased to help make this happen for students and residents. Learn more: mott.org/Brownell-Holmes.

An aerial view of the Brownell-Holmes STEM campus.

An aerial view of construction at the Brownell-Holmes STEM campus.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Warmer weather has arrived, and that also means summer events in Flint are about to begin! What events or programming are you looking forward to?

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Monday marked the grand opening of the LiveWell on Harrison building in downtown Flint, now home to the YMCA of Greater Flint, the Crim Fitness Foundation, Hurley Physical Therapy and 50 residential units. Mott supported the construction of this project with a total of $17 million in grant funding.

A row of people applaud as a ceremonial ribbon is cut in front of the new LiveWell on Harrison building.

Two men and a woman pose for a photo on a sunny day.

A smiling row of people gather in front of a large bank of glass windows.

Two smiling women wearing blue YMCA shirts pose for a photo.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Youth Service America will celebrate the 37th annual Global Youth Service Day by supporting youth-led service projects across the United States. Mott is pleased to champion YSA’s efforts, and the Foundation building will be illuminated on April 25 in celebration of the day. #GlobalYouthServiceDay

The Mott Foundation building is shown at night from street level, lit in columns of blue, green and orange lights.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Mott was honored to partner with Inspire in bringing together the first-ever global gathering of community foundations in Bucharest, Romania. Infrastructures for the Future convened 102 community foundation leaders from 34 countries to discuss and help cocreate the future of community philanthropy.

A seated group listens to two speakers. They are in a room with high ceilings and signs hanging from ribbons that have messages about safety. A screen behind the speakers says Infrastructure for the Future. April 8-10. Event program. Weaving a connected ecosystem for futures of belonging.

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A woman gives a presentation at a slide with a Venn diagram that overlaps with the text "connected ecosystems for futures of belonging."

A large group of people pose outside a building with a sign that says what if we belong.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

In recognition of Earth Day, the Mott Foundation building will be awash in green light. We all contribute to problems facing the planet — and all of us can help solve those problems. Here are 10 easy ways to do your part: oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthd....

Graphic says protecting our planet starts with you. Bike more, drive less. Educate: When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources. Volunteer! Volunteer for cleanups in your community. You can get involved in protecting your watershed too! Reduce, reuse, recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three “R’s” to conserve natural resources and landfill space. Choose sustainable seafood. Learn how to make smart seafood choices at www.FishWatch.gov. Plant a tree. Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change. Conserve water. The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocean. Shop wisely. Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag. Don’t send chemicals into our waterways. Choose nontoxic chemicals in the home and office. Long-lasting light bulbs are a bright idea. Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room!

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The Mott Foundation building will be bathed in blue on March 22 in recognition of #WorldWaterDay, which raises awareness about the importance of safe, affordable clean water. Two billion people globally lack access, including thousands in the Great Lakes region who can't afford the cost of water.

The 16-story, Art Deco style Mott Foundation building in downtown Flint is shown at night lit in columns of blue light.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

The Mott Foundation is happy to support local and small business owners through our grantmaking, and in celebration of National Entrepreneurship Week, we’ll illuminate the Mott Foundation building in red, white and blue on Feb. 15. #NatlEshipWeek

The 16-story, Art Deco style Mott Foundation building is shown at night from street level, lit in columns of red, white and blue light.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Afterschool opens the door to a world of life-changing experiences and learning opportunities for young people. Visit this site to learn how we can make afterschool available for every family that wants to participate: bit.ly/allinmichigan.

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

As Black History Month begins, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated to honor the legacy, achievements and ongoing contributions of Black Americans to our society.

The 16-story, Art Deco style Mott Foundation building is shown at night from street level, lit in columns of green, red and yellow light.

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