Light Up The City Flint brings local law enforcement together with the community of Flint, MI to develop lasting positive relationships. This monthly event runs from April through September across numerous neighborhoods in Flint. With a partnership with Consumers Energy, they are able to provide energy efficient light bulbs to the community to help neighbors light up their neighborhood. Then through partnerships with Elga Credit Union, Walmart, Cumulus Media, Flint Neighborhoods United and many others, they hold a block party each month featuring music, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, activities for the kids, a parade and much more.
The day before the block party a neighborhood walk is held to pass out the light bulbs. In order to ‘Light Up the City,’ residents are encouraged to turn on their porch light in support of the initiative. This visual message signifies the unity of law enforcement and the community in taking back control of the neighborhood.
• What: Pass out small, light bags of flyers to the local neighborhoods around Totem Books to invite them to the Block Party the next day
• Assistance: The Michigan State Police will accompany each group – no one will be alone
• Swag: Free T-shirt for all volunteers. Bottled Water available
All questions should be directed to Walmart Market Assistand Jennifer at 810-660-3187. (Leave a voicemail!)
