MEA has partnered with the Flint Grassroots Initiative. The Flint Grassroots Initiative will be distributing water, clothing, food items, hygiene items, etc., to Flint residents in need.
Nestle, through the NEA/MEA, has donated two semi-trucks of water for distribution on their monthly/bi-monthly distribution day on Saturday, April 9, 2016.
This information is an “all-call” to enlist volunteers to help with not only this water and supplies, but also other truck donations that will be arriving onsite on April 9, 2016 to the Flint Grassroots Initiative.
A little background:
The Flint Grassroots Initiative (FGI) is a group of churches that have partnered with various organizations to answer the need that Flint residents have as a result of the Flint Water Crisis. The Flint Water Crisis has been widely reported in the media, and represents a serious, ongoing health concern for thousands of people who still do not have access to safe, uncontaminated water in their homes.
Because the Flint Grassroots Initiative has developed a strategic, comprehensive plan to meet the needs of victims of the crisis, it has attracted the attention of other partners who are joining in their efforts. Area churches, relief organizations, government agencies, unions and even businesses are finding the FGI to be an effective vehicle to harness resources and help people that are most in need of help.
Water Distribution to Flint Residents
Saturday, April 9, 2016
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location:
Flint Grassroots Initiative
Joy Tabernacle Church
2505 N. Chevrolet Avenue
Flint, Michigan 48504
RSVP to Jessica Szyperski at jszyperski@mea.org.
Thank you!