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

A smiling woman speaks into a microphone as a group seated and standing next to her smile and watch her speak. A logo board is behind the seated group with Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund 1976-2026 and Michigan Department of Natural Resources logos.

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

People chat in a cafe.

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.

Mott transitions | Mott Foundation Jennifer Acree will succeed Kimberly Roberson as Flint Area program director at the Mott Foundation.

After an amazing 28 years of service to the Flint community and the Foundation, 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 the Flint community and viewed as a collaborative leader.

Everything impacts everything in Flint: The future of Mott’s Flint Area program YouTube video by Mott Foundation

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, Flint Area program director, reflects on why that’s important and what it means to her to support the Flint community: mott.org/Roberson-reflects.

Laura Rubin | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

The Great Lakes are one of the world’s most important freshwater systems. In this 100 Voices video, Laura Rubin, who now directs @healthylakes.org, shares how collaboration and sustained support have helped strengthen efforts to protect and restore these waters for generations to come.

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."

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.

Amy Meuers | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

“When you bring people together and help them build relationships, that’s a game changer.”

Amy Meuers of @nylc.bsky.social shares how collaboration and a commitment to learning together shaped our shared efforts to bring service learning into afterschool programs.

#Mott100Voices

Terry Peterson | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

Longtime education policy leader Terry Peterson shares how sustained investment has expanded afterschool and summer learning to millions of students nationwide.

#Mott100Voices

Monica Lewis-Patrick | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

“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

Dan Kildee | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

Dan Kildee of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint talks about the power of strengthening neighborhoods. Through Mott’s support for CFGF’s Neighborhoods Small Grants Program, resident-led efforts have helped create or expand projects, events and performances throughout Flint neighborhoods.

Rachel Bukasa | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

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.

For more stories, visit mott.org/100-voices.

#Mott100Voices

Community Philanthropy | Mott Foundation The Mott Foundation has a long legacy of supporting community philanthropy.

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.

Program Officer — Environment | Mott Foundation The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is seeking a program officer to manage One Water work, an initiative under our Environment program.

Join Mott’s Environment team in our Flint, Michigan, office! We’re hiring a program officer to manage the national portion of our One Water work, which aims to provide clean, safe accessible water for all.

#Hiring #FlintJobs #MichiganJobs

Community philanthropy as infrastructure: Sustaining democratic resilience in wartime Ukraine - Philea Rooted in history and strengthened by crisis, community philanthropy in Ukraine has evolved into essential civic infrastructure during wartime. Community foundations mobilise diverse local resources, ...

Learn from Mott grantee @philea.bsky.social about the role of community philanthropy in building democratic resilience in wartime Ukraine.

Michael Sherraden | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

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

Editors forum sees 79 percent increase in solar energy reporting - Daily News DAR ES SALAAM: A new report has revealed a 79 percent increase in media coverage of solar energy use in agriculture across East Africa, with stories rising from 63 in 2023 to 113 in 2024. The report s...

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.

@acme-africa.bsky.social

Jordan Munerlyn | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

Jordan Munerlyn reflects on the importance of community education and how one seemingly small act of kindness can change a child’s life. For more stories, visit mott.org/100-voices.

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Douglas Rutzen | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

Douglas Rutzen emphasizes civil society is fundamental to human nature, enabling people to unite against injustice and improve their lives. For more stories, visit mott.org/100-voices.

#Mott100Voices @icnl.bsky.social

The Great Lakes region is in the midst of a seismic energy shakeup. In 2026, the Great Lakes News Collaborative, with the Mott Foundation’s support, will explore how shifting supply and demand affect the region and its waters in a new series. Read more below.

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.

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.

Democracy isn’t just voting — it’s neighbors coming together across differences to set priorities and build lasting civic infrastructure. Small-town Iowa shows how community-led engagement and local resources can grow trust, leadership and democracy. Learn more in a @civicleague.bsky.social article.

Entering a new century: Sam Passmore reflects on our Environment program’s next chapter | Mott Foundation Sam Passmore reflects on the Mott Foundation’s evolving environment strategy, centering community, land, water, and long-term impact.

We only have one planet — and how we care for it matters.

Sam Passmore, director of the Mott Foundation’s Environment program, reflects on what it means to live sustainably in ways that support people, communities and the places we call home.

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Mott Million Dollar Challenge invites next generation to lead with bold ideas | Mott Foundation The Mott Foundation is funding a national pitch competition, inviting K-12 students in all 50 states to submit innovative ideas.

Help young changemakers bring their ideas to life!

We’re funding the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition with $1M in prizes for K-12 students’ business ideas and community solutions.

#YouthEntrepreneurship #PitchCompetition

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger | Mott Foundation 100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

You may know him as the “Governator,” but we know him as a fearless champion for afterschool!

Hear what Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has to say about decades of collaborating with the Mott Foundation to ensure more kids have access to high-quality afterschool programs.

#Mott100Voices

100 Voices YouTube video by Mott Foundation

100 years of impact. 100 stories. 100 Voices. Hear more at www.mott.org/100-voices.

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.

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.

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Ever wondered how the Great Lakes are protected from excessive water use?

This short video from the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers breaks down the Great Lakes Compact — an agreement that helps protect freshwater, ecosystems and communities across the region.

Watch and learn more.

La Fundación Mott celebra 100 años invitando a los niños de Flint a elegir proyectos que ayuden a su comunidad | Mott Foundation Se invita a los niños y adolescentes de Flint a compartir cómo gastarían 1.926 dólares para beneficiar a quienes les rodean.

¡Queremos escuchar a los jóvenes de Flint! Para celebrar 100 años trabajando junto a nuestra ciudad, invitamos a los niños y adolescentes de Flint a solicitar una de las 100 subvenciones de 1926 dólares cada una. Los ganadores también podrán elegir los próximos proyectos que recibirán financiación.

Mott Foundation celebrates 100 years by asking Flint kids to choose projects that help their community | Mott Foundation Flint kids and teens are invited to share how they would spend $1,926 to benefit those around them.

We want to hear from young people in Flint! To celebrate 100 years of working alongside our hometown, we invite Flint kids and teens to apply for 100 grants of $1,926 each. Winners also will get to select the next projects to receive funding.

Mott Foundation invites Flint residents to apply for grants to beautify neighborhoods and activate public spaces | Mott Foundation The Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative aims to support projects that foster connections among residents and enhance the quality of life in the Flint community.

¡Se invita a las organizaciones comunitarias de Flint a solicitar subvenciones de hasta $20,000 cada una para fortalecer sus vecindarios! Para celebrar 100 años de trabajo junto a nuestra comunidad, Mott ha otorgado $600,000 para apoyar Iniciativa de Mejoramiento de Vecindarios. mott.org/vecindario

Mott Foundation invites Flint residents to apply for grants to beautify neighborhoods and activate public spaces | Mott Foundation The Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative aims to support projects that foster connections among residents and enhance the quality of life in the Flint community.

Flint community groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 each to help strengthen their neighborhoods! To celebrate 100 years of working alongside our home community, the Mott Foundation has granted $600,000 to support the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative.