Originally published on May 31, 2023.
Flint Registry Newsletter
May 2023
👋 Happy almost summer, Flint Registry Members!
This newsletter includes information about the Flint Registry annual report, future surveys and upcoming events.
As a reminder, enrollment remains open for the Flint Registry. If you are receiving this email, you are likely enrolled. We encourage you to ensure your loved ones are enrolled so they can connect to resources and services too.
We’re here for you, here for families, here for Flint.
News and Updates
Flint Registry Annual Report
The Flint Registry now has over 21,100 enrollees and has made over 34,000 referrals to services. Our annual report was just delivered to participants via mail and text. The mailer can be viewed below and more information is available through the link below.
Coming Soon – Parent Mini-Surveys
This summer, the Flint Registry will be sending out invitations via text and e-mail to eligible Flint Registry parents/caregivers for a mini-survey. The mini-survey can be completed online and should take less than 10-15 minutes to complete.
Completed surveys will be eligible for a drawing for one of 10 $50 gift cards. Watch for more announcements about upcoming surveys that will help us continue to understand community needs.
Click here to update your contact information to be included for this and other future surveys.
“Be in the Know” Resource Summit Recap
The Flint Registry hosted a virtual summit encompassing various community resources.
Special thanks to partners and representatives from Catholic Charities, Developing Respectful Educated Aspiring Minds (DREAMS), Eastside Mission, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, and Genesee Health Plan for taking the time to present and for all they do in the greater Flint community.
The next virtual summit is scheduled for Thursday, May 25th. Check our website for more information!
Update Your Information
Have you recently moved, changed phone numbers, or email? Do you know someone also enrolled in the Flint Registry who no longer receives program information?
Follow the link to update your information to receive continued support, resources, and future communications and invitations.
Enrollment is Always Open
Invite Your Family & Friends
If someone you know lived, worked, attended school, or daycare at any address serviced by the Flint water system between April 2014 and October 2015, they may be eligible to join the Flint Registry.
Encourage them to sign up! They will receive a $50 thank you check 6-8 weeks after being fully enrolled.
*If you’re receiving this email, you’re likely already enrolled in the Flint Registry and don’t need to enroll again.
Resources
CASES Flint
The ultimate goal of the Community Approaches to Strengthening Economic Supports (CASES) is to put money back into the pockets of working people by increasing awareness and receipt of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Putting extra money back into your pocket gives you the opportunity to pay for expenses like food, housing, car payments and much more!
The CASES program was established by the Greater Flint Health Coalition to serve lower-income, working families throughout Genesee County who are disproportionately at risk for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Flint Tooth FAIRY
The Flint Tooth FAIRY wants to leave $100 under your pillow!
Dr. Mona and Michigan State University are studying lead in Flint Kids’ baby teeth after they fall out. Teeth can be analyzed with a special machine to find out about lead expsoure when a child was younger.
