The 24th annual #LightsOnAfterschool is Thursday, October 26! Hosting a celebration calls attention to your program's success, builds awareness in the community, and much more! Make your plans with these resources from Afterschool Alliance: bit.ly/2ZHWdOI.

#Afterschool programs sticks with you forever!

Partnerships build trust. Trust builds strong communities. MSU Public Health is dedicated to working with Flint community partners to create long-lasting health solutions. MSU College of Human Medicine buff.ly/3PVPCbA

In 2022, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Mott Foundation granted $25 million to expand the MSU College of Human Medicine & MSU Public Health presence in Flint. Today, Flint residents have a seat at the table and a voice in creating solutions. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2023/heal…

#LightsOnAfterschool Day is Oct. 26. Thousands of events, landmarks lit up in yellow and blue, and billboards will aim to raise awareness about how afterschool programs help young people. mott.org/news/articles/…

Because Berston Field House is such an important and treasured part of the Flint community, I was delighted to announce today that Mott Foundation will provide an additional $5M matching grant on top of the $10M we already committed for expansion and renovation of the facility.

The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in yellow on Oct. 26 for #LightsOnAfterschool, a nationwide celebration of afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. How are you celebrating? Afterschool Alliance

Members of the Mott Foundation’s Education team take part in the #LightbulbChallenge and #LightsOnAfterschool to raise awareness about how afterschool programs help young people. Learn more: Mott.org/Lights-On.

Why not scale up what we know works? Mott Foundation President & CEO @RidgwayWhite writes in @TheHill about how political leaders need to step up support for afterschool programs. thehill.com/opinion/congre… #LightsOnAfterschool

Flint’s Got Talent is this Saturday. Grab your free tickets today to watch 10 amazing performances! The Mott Foundation is pleased to support this showcase, which aims to amplify the voices of young people throughout our community.

Scientists believe an Ohio River that caught fire in the 1960s is now clean enough to support massive lake sturgeon. The Mott-supported Great Lakes News Collaborative explores the significance of the changes. bridgemi.com/michigan-envir… @MichiganRadio

Join artist & Michigan-native John Dempsey & the FIA -- TONIGHT at 6p for "Let’s Talk Shop"... Residents are invited to share personal accounts, memories & experiences working in & around 'the shop’ in Flint. This event takes place at Factory Two - FREE & open to the public!

Each year on Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who — like our founder, C.S. Mott — have served our country.

Indigenous tribes in #GreatLakes states could play an important role in the region navigating climate change. Getting state & federal agencies to embrace the tribes’ traditional approach to managing natural resources will be key, according to a new report. jsonline.com/story/news/202…

The Foundation is celebrating #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek by illuminating our building in #GEW2023 colors Nov. 15 and sharing a story of young entrepreneurs preparing for the future. mott.org/news/articles/… Global Entrepreneurship Week USA

A frontline, grassroots organization based in Detroit is helping Black youths from urban areas across the #GreatLakes region redefine their relationships with water: mott.org/Idlewild.

Looking for resources to help celebrate #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth? Check out Mizzen Education! Mizzen has gathered more than 100 #youthentrepreneurship activities that are free to #outofschooltime professionals. Register for Mizzen today: mizzen.org. #TXPOST

The Arctic grayling has returned to Michigan rivers after being gone for nearly a century, and anglers can now try to catch the iconic fish. Bridge Michigan, a Mott grantee, explores this grand example of ecological ruin and recovery. bridgemi.com/michigan-envir…

Michigan will designate wild rice as the state’s symbolic native grain. Officially known as manoomin, wild rice is a culturally significant plant and a staple in the diets of Indigenous tribes in the Great Lakes region. mlive.com/public-interes…