Black Millennials for Flint  will be organizing our 2nd annual weekend of service and advocacy in Flint, Michigan. We will be partnering with First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church

(1226 Beach St, Flint, MI 48502)

to set-up a community water donation distribution station. Our departure will be from Washington, DC, however we welcome all community service leaders and advocates throughout the country who are interested in joining us in supporting our brothers and sisters in Flint.

You can RSVP to receive more information about joining the service trip as well as receive additional updates. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!

Not able to join us for the trip?  Donations can be made HERE.  

100% of donations will go toward our National Flint Water Drive.

Email us at info@blackmillennials4flint.org with any additional questions or any organizations interested in partnering.

TRAVEL LOGISTICS

We will be departing from Washington, DC late evening (exact time TBD) April 20, 2017.  We will be traveling by caravan (by car provided by designated volunteers).  The meeting location will be the Greater Washington Urban League (2901 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009)

We will drive 2 vans and seating is limited, so reserve your seat as soon as possible. The transportation fee is $60.00 per person.

[Please reach out to us directly at info@blackmillennials4flint.org for guidance for individuals/groups traveling from outside of the DC area]

*Please note that all associated fees for travel will be at the expense of the volunteers

CLICK HERE to sign-up for travel options.

LODGING

Volunteers will be lodging at the Courtyard Grand Blanc (5205 Gateway Center, Flint, MI 48507). The hotel has clean drinking water.

Each attendee has the option of signing up for a double or single room:

 Double room:   $115.00

Single room:  $250.00

Each single room has a pull-out sofa bed. 

The $115/$250 prices are for the full extent of the hotel stay.

CLICK HERE to sign-up for travel options.

Funds are due by April 1, 2017. Please PayPal the funds to Jayebarnes@gmail.com or use the VENMO mobile application and send funds to 202-436-0312. Feel free to join our Facebook event group.

VOLUNTEER AGENDA

Travel Day (April 20, 2017)

Late Evening Departure from the Greater Washington Urban League (2901 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009) at 8:30 PM

[Prompt departure at 9:00 PM]

Day 1 (April 21, 2017)

Arrival to Flint, MI

Hotel Check-in--10:00 AM-10:45 AM

Volunteer Meet & Greet & Overview of Flint Weekend of Service/Lunch--10:45 AM-11:30 AM

Transit to Michigan Faith in Action--11:30 AM-12:00 PM

Canvassing Training-- 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Canvassing--1:00 PM-6:00 PM (Snacks will be provided)

Post- Canvassing Debrief w/ Michigan Faith in Action 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Dinner 7:00 PM-9:30 PM

Day 2 (April 22, 2017)

Breakfast

Canvassing

(encouraging neighborhood to get water from church)

Lunch

Community Water Distribution with First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church 

Dinner/Social Outing 

Day 3 (April 23, 2017)

Breakfast

Presentation at First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Service

Lunch

Departure