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Plans for the groundbreaking for a new, fully accessible baseball field in Genesee County are taking a major step forward thanks to funding support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
MLGF is closer to that goal thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Mott Foundation, which will be applied to constructing the first accessible baseball field in the area for children of all abilities. The new field will be located at Mundy Miracle Commons, the community park in Mundy Township on Hill Road. It is expected that the field will be built over the spring and summer of 2022. “This grant from the Mott Foundation puts us closer to making this field of dreams a reality for over 10,000 kids in Genesee County,” said Brian Caine, league director of MLGF. “Our fundraising efforts will continue as we begin working with Mundy Township leaders to make plans for the start of the construction of the new field, which will provide equal access to recreational activities for children of all abilities.” “This new baseball field will be a great addition to our community — one that will increase recreational accessibility for area residents. That’s something we can all be excited about,” said Jennifer Acree, program officer at the Mott Foundation. “The Mundy Miracle Commons has been community driven from the start, and so many people have rallied behind the new park. It’s another great example of what can be accomplished with public-private partnerships.” Mundy Township and MLGF formed a partnership in 2016, with an advisory board of community members guiding the planning and fundraising for the baseball field. The MLGF field at Mundy Miracle Commons is part of a recreational master plan developed a decade ago by the township. The park, which opened in 2021, already offers opportunities for recreation for people of all ages, with accessible parking, walking paths that are wide and paved, and other enhancements for visitors. The establishment of the MLGF field at the park will continue to fulfill the township’s ongoing commitment to inclusive recreational activities for local citizens. “Mundy Township is proud of the partnership with MLGF and the collaborative approach that has taken palace over several years to obtain funding and plans for this important addition to the park and the community,” said Chad Young, Mundy Township manager. “We are preparing in 2022 to get construction underway so that fans can cheer for a new generation of players on this special field.” The cost to build the accessible baseball field is estimated to be approximately $400,000. Already, nearly 100 individuals, businesses, and foundations have contributed to the community project. One of those other large grants came from Community Foundation of Greater Flint. More on that could be found HERE.
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 The Miracle League of Greater Flint hitting the road!
League Director Brian Caine and Fundraising Chair Bernie Romain traveled across southeastern Michigan to spread the word about the future Miracle League field in the new Hill Road Park. This week, they were the featured speakers at the Genesee Valley Rotary Club in Flint. If you are part of an organization that would like to know more about this important project, contact us to schedule a meeting at your convenience!  An amazing day at the new Hill Road Park at the Miracle League of Greater Flint joined Mundy Township officials for the official ceremony. Over 100 community members were on hand to take part. Media covered the event from every angle. Many thanks to everyone who came out in support of MLGF and the new Hill Road Park!
June 18 is the big day for the groundbreaking for the new Hill Road Park where the future Miracle League of Greater Flint (MLGF) field will be located.
The public is invited to attend the event, beginning at 2pm. Parking is available on the west side of the Home Depot Parking lot on Hill Road. Come by for some big announcements about the park project, and the MLGF. We can't wait to share this news with you! |
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