Consumers Energy Foundation Provides $250,000 to New Effort to Create Housing Opportunities in Flint
The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated its commitment to Michigan's communities today by providing $250,000 for a new effort to upgrade and sell over three dozen vacant homes to first-time homebuyers in Flint. Metro Community Development will provide new housing opportunities in the north part of Flint through the grant, which is part of the Foundation's first-ever Prosperity Awards. Officials with the nonprofit organization, the Consumers Energy Foundation and the Genesee County Land Bank announced the award at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, near the first home that will be renovated. "We are excited to play a role in the revitalization of Flint, which is part of Consumers Energy's commitment to people, the planet and Michigan's prosperity," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation. "Our Prosperity Awards represent that commitment in action, working with great organizations to help Michigan continue to be a great place to live, work and...