Michigan Faith in Action

Neighbor improvement - safe streets - mfa sponsors a neighborhood safety program originally called "cease fire", now "lifelines". This initiative originated in high point, nc and is designed to reduce street crime and violence in urban areas through intervention, counseling and support of individuals to deter their interest in following and participating in criminal activity. We sought and achieved adoption by the political and law enforcement authorities of flint, mi and surrounding genesee county. The program is designed to head off criminal behavior of young people before it becomes serious. in addition, we are working with the flint mayor and planning commission to achieve the development of a master plan for the city.

Improve public education - we are partnering with the flint board of education and public school administration to establish a program of improving parent-student-teacher relationships. The objective is to achieve a working partnership for education young people and finding innovative ways of encouraging them to stay in school until graduation. Home visitation by teachers is an important part of this program.