FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2026
Neighborhood Engagement Hub Opens Facility Access to Community Partners for Workshops, Trainings, and Mission-Aligned Events
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Flint, MI — The Neighborhood Engagement Hub (NEH) is welcoming community partners and organizations to utilize NEH facilities for workshops, trainings, community development events, and meetups. This initiative is designed to expand opportunities for education, connection, and capacity-building across Flint by offering a dedicated space for mission-aligned programming.
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Collaborative Events Overview
Event proposals are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and must align with NEH’s mission, values, and areas of focus. NEH also maintains clear guidelines to ensure events are safe, inclusive, and community-centered.
Collaborative Events Overview
Facility Use Highlights and Requirements Include:
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Events must be educational, community-focused, or mission-aligned
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Events must be apolitical
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Personal events are not permitted (birthdays, graduations, open houses, etc.)
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Building capacity may not exceed 80 people
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A sign-in sheet is required and must be submitted to NEH after the event
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Events outside of regular hours require prior approval, based on staff availability
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Organizers may be required to complete a Hold Harmless Agreement, and NEH may require proof of insurance for certain events
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NEH may request shared promotional acknowledgment, including NEH branding or tags when appropriate
Collaborative Events Overview
NEH has identified priority event months as April, May, June, September, October, and November. Requests during these months are subject to staff availability.
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Collaborative Events Overview
Organizations interested in hosting an event at NEH are encouraged to submit an Events Proposal Form and reach out with any questions.
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Contact:
Neighborhood Engagement Hub
Email: info@nehflint.org
Complete Form Here: www.bit.ly/nehevents​
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Neighborhood Engagement Hub Invites Flint Residents to Apply for Up to $20,000 to Beautify Neighborhoods and Activate Public Spaces
Flint, MI (January 2026) — The Neighborhood Engagement Hub (NEH) is encouraging Flint residents to bring their neighborhood ideas forward through the Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative, a citywide opportunity that funds resident-led projects designed to create visible, lasting improvements in Flint neighborhoods.
Through a $600,000 grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, neighborhood groups can apply for up to $20,000 per project to support high-impact projects that help activate, improve, or enhance public outdoor spaces and strengthen connections among residents. NEH is partnering with Habitat to help guide residents through the process from idea to application.
“Every year, my team and I are excited to witness the projects that come out of the Flint BRAND program. The projects funded by this program directly align with the Neighborhood Engagement Hub’s efforts to strengthen neighborhoods in Flint,” said Tom Wyatt, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Engagement Hub. “We are ecstatic to see that the BRAND program is included in the Mott Foundation’s centennial, and we look forward to supporting the program and its participants.”
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Who Can Apply
To be eligible, proposed projects must:
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Be located within Flint city boundaries
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Be neighborhood-specific, planned by residents and stakeholders from the same neighborhood
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Take place in a public space (projects cannot be located on private property)
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Be led by a group of at least five unrelated community members, with at least three lead members living in the neighborhood
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Application Deadline
Friday, February 27, 2026
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Get Support from NEH
NEH and Habitat staff are available to answer questions, brainstorm project ideas, and support the application process. Residents can schedule a consultation or confirm attendance for an informational session by contacting NEH.
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Neighborhood Engagement Hub
3216 Martin Luther King Ave., Flint, MI
Phone: 810-584-5022
Email: michelle@nehflint.org
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About the Initiative
The Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative builds on Habitat’s Flint BRAND program (launched in 2016) and continues the shared commitment to resident-led neighborhood strengthening efforts across Flint.
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Public Statement | December 24, 2025
Over the past several weeks, the Neighborhood Engagement Hub (NEH) has conducted a focused review of our operational standards, accountability practices, and project oversight—particularly for ARPA-funded initiatives intended to support neighborhood improvement.
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As part of this review, NEH evaluated ARPA-funded projects under our administrative oversight. During this process, we reviewed a First Ward ARPA-funded blight elimination project intended to reduce blight and support repairs for properties in need. Following internal assessment and outreach to all involved parties, NEH was unable to verify full project completion, required documentation, and confirmation of work consistent with NEH’s standards of excellence. Multiple attempts were made to obtain the necessary verification.
While the project followed applicable ARPA funding guidelines at the time of approval, NEH remains committed to accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources. Based on the results of this review and the inability to confirm fulfillment, NEH made the decision to terminate the project.
This process reinforced the importance of continued improvement and the need to add measures above standard project requirements to strengthen how we operate. In response, NEH has been actively updating and strengthening internal processes, including enhanced project requirements, increased documentation and verification protocols, and updates to our standard operating procedures. These actions are being implemented to ensure greater consistency, clarity, and accountability moving forward.
Our mission remains unchanged: to serve as a catalyst for positive neighborhood change by supporting communities in becoming safe, healthy, and whole. As we continue this work, NEH is committed to maintaining the trust of our residents and partners through both our mission and the integrity of our operations. We look forward to growing alongside our community and continuing this work with renewed focus and strengthened systems in the year ahead.
NEH will continue reviewing project oversight practices to ensure ARPA-funded work is verifiable, documented, and aligned with intended community outcomes.
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Tom Wyatt, Executive Director
Neighborhood Engagement Hub
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The Neighborhood Engagement Hub offices are closed for the holidays. Staff will return on January 5, 2026