Applewood Estate, Flint home of automotive pioneer Charles Stewart Mott, awarded Michigan Historical Marker amid 100th anniversary celebration
LINT, Michigan, May 5, 2016 – The Michigan Historical Commission has honored Applewood: The Charles Stewart Mott Estate with a new historical marker as the estate celebrates its centennial and opens its doors to the public for the first time. The official Michigan Historical Marker was unveiled at a dedication ceremony during Applewood's grand opening […]
Ruth Mott Foundation to debut public tours inside home at Applewood: The Charles Stewart Mott Estate in celebration of 100th anniversary
FLINT, Michigan, April 28, 2016 – An exciting piece of Flint's rich automotive history is about to be revealed to the general public for the first time. Applewood Estate, the Flint family home of industrial pioneer Charles Stewart Mott, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and introducing free tours of the historic residence that […]
New era in grantmaking begins at Ruth Mott Foundation with $1.3 million awarded under new north Flint strategy
FLINT, Michigan, April 13, 2016 – The Ruth Mott Foundation today announced it is awarding $1.3 million in grants under its new strategy to strengthen north Flint neighborhoods and create opportunities for residents to contribute and thrive. The new grants signify an exciting era for the foundation, which in November launched its five-year strategic plan […]
Tryphena Clarke hired as community engagement officer as Ruth Mott Foundation embarks on new strategic plan
FLINT, Michigan, March 30, 2016 – The Ruth Mott Foundation has hired Tryphena Clarke, a lifelong Flint resident with a proven ability to work at the neighborhood level, as its community engagement officer. Starting in April, Clarke will be a liaison between the foundation and the community, and will work to identify ways to help […]
Ruth Mott Foundation hires Kristin Longley as director of communications amid new strategic plan
FLINT, Michigan, March 9, 2016 – The Ruth Mott Foundation is naming Kristin Longley, an experienced journalist with a deep knowledge and love of the Flint community, to serve as its director of communications. Longley will lead the foundation's communications activities, including media relations and social media strategy, effective March 21. She will also help […]
Ruth Mott Foundation Commits $1 Million to Address Flint Water Crisis
Flint, Michigan, February 24, 2016 – The Ruth Mott Foundation Board of Trustees has dedicated $1 million in funding to address the Flint water crisis. "We feel great compassion for our community and we are compelled to act knowing that the water situation clearly impacts the health and vitality of every resident. We have made […]
Ruth Mott Foundation welcomes Charles Meynet to the Board of Trustees as Board Observer
Flint, Michigan, December 1, 2015 –The Ruth Mott Foundation welcomes Charles Alexander Mott Meynet as Board Observer to the Board of Trustees. The Chapman University graduate earned his bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Economics in 2014. He is currently a Product Manager with Salesforce in the San Francisco area. His […]
Rafael C. Turner joins the Ruth Mott Foundation as Program Officer
Flint, MI, September 21, 2015 – The Ruth Mott Foundation has hired Rafael C. Turner of Grand Blanc, Michigan as a Program Officer. Turner will join the Foundation on October 19. "Rafael brings great experience from the public, private and volunteer sectors to his new role at the Foundation. He has worked to champion policies, education […]
Ruth Mott Foundation welcomes Shannon Easter White to board of trustees
Flint, Michigan, July 2, 2015 – Flint native Shannon Easter White, who founded FUNchitecture a Flint-based design solution firm, has joined the board of trustees of the Flint-based Ruth Mott Foundation. The Carman-Ainsworth High School graduate and University of Michigan-Master of Architecture alumnus launched her career at PDA Architecture (now inForm studio) and then worked […]
Joyce A. Bobolts joins the Ruth Mott Foundation as Director of Finance and Administration
February 18, 2015, Flint, MI – The Ruth Mott Foundation has hired Joyce A. Bobolts of Grand Rapids, Michigan to fill the Director of Finance and Administration position. Bobolts will provide leadership for the Ruth Mott Foundation's finance, accounting, grants management, human resources and office administration functions. "We are delighted to have someone of Joyce's […]
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