On May 28th, Communities First, Inc. met community members at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum of Burton to participate in a Wildflower and Tree Tour. The event began with delicious snacks at For-Mar's picnic area, followed by a brief discussion on native, non-native, and invasive plants... read more
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On Saturday, May 11, nearly 500 people attended the 5th Annual A Taste of Culture. This immersive multi-cultural experience featured Cultural Representatives from 17 different countries. Each country’s table was a little different - some had samples, others had photos and artifacts. The thing... read more
Communities First, Inc., is pleased to announce its recent hire of Renee Kent, who has joined the staff as Special Projects Manager. In this role, she is responsible for facilitating CFI’s Detroit program expansion, overseeing a portfolio of real estate transactions in Flint and Detroit and... read more
Communities First, Inc. and Sheppy Dog Fund advisor, Dr. Alan Klein partnered for the third year to provide school supplies for students to finish the year strong. Teachers of students in grades Pre-K through second in the Genesee Intermediate School District were invited to apply. In total, 23... read more
Communities First, Inc. was recently presented with a $50,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation for the Community Center being established at Coolidge Park Apartments.
The development project involves the rehabilitation of the former Coolidge Elementary School building and... read more
On January 5, Communities First Inc. traveled to the Greater Midland Curling Club as a part of our Culture Shock program. Culture Shock is an outreach program designed to provide experiences that provoke, surprise and stimulate.
What is curling? When you watch curling on the Olympics it... read more
Communities First, Inc. partners with the Flint Institute of Arts to host the fourth annual African American Film Series. The series is designed to inspire, inform, empower and entertain attendees. The series kicks off on November 15 at 5:30pm and guests are advised that capacity is limited to... read more
On Friday, September 7, Communities First, Inc. hosted a ground breaking ceremony for Coolidge Park Apartments at the former Coolidge Elementary School. The Flint-based non-profit purchased the building in 2015 from the Flint School District and has been working to secure funds to bring new life... read more
Communities First, Inc.’s Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder Essence Wilson was recently selected from more than 500 entries as one of Real Estate Forum’s Women to Watch in their September issue. She is recognized for her efforts toward raising more than $37 million in capital from a variety... read more
New Date - September 21, 2018! Hope to see you there!
Gather up your blankets and lawn chairs, Movies Under the Stars is almost here! Communities First, Inc. brings the popular summer outdoor film series to Detroit on September 21, 2018.
The night begins with a pre-party... read more