Public breakfast discussion to be held at GM’s Factory One
Featured photo: Ridgway White, President and CEO of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Flint, Mich. – Communities First, Inc. (CFI), a local nonprofit community development corporation, recently announced that Community Candor LIVE! will occur on Tuesday, October 15th from 8-9:30 a.m. at General Motors’ Durant-Dort Factory One, located at 303 W. Water St.
The in-person event will focus on Philanthropy’s Impact and Perspective and will be an interactive conversation between moderator Glenn Wilson, President and CEO of Communities First, Inc., and guest panelist Ridgway White, President and CEO of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
“We are excited to host a conversation regarding the perspective and impact of philanthropy in our community,” Wilson said. “The heart of our vision at Communities First, Inc. will always be rooted in our mission – to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. This gives us the opportunity to sit down and have a one-on-one chat with a noted leader to talk about community legacy and the impact of philanthropy in our neighborhoods and around the world.”
White, who has been president of the Mott Foundation since 2015, will discuss his thoughts on philanthropy’s role in society, the Foundation’s Focus on Flint initiative and more.
“I’m honored by the invitation to take part in the Community Candor event,” said White. “For nearly a century, the Mott Foundation has been working in partnership with the Flint community to address challenges and embrace opportunities. By coming together to share insights and perspectives, we can strengthen our collective efforts to help drive positive, sustainable change.”
Community members are invited to attend this free event and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Registration is required and can be done at tinyurl.com/CCLIVEOct24.
This event is sponsored, in part, by The Sheppy Dog Fund, General Motors, and PNC Bank.
About Communities First, Inc. (CFI)
Communities First, Inc. is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation. Headquartered in Flint, CFI serves over 35,000 community members across Michigan and Indiana. CFI’s mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing, and innovative programming. More information about Communities First, Inc. can be found at www.communitiesfirstinc.org.
