About Flint Rising

Flint Rising was formed in 2016 in reaction to the response (or lack thereof) to by the then 2 year-old Flint Water Crisis by Government Agencies and Organizations. Flint Rising grew into a coalition of grassroots, community organizations and allies working to ensure that directly impacted people are building the organizing infrastructure and leadership necessary for this long-haul fight for justice and creating the future that Flint families need and deserve.

As the water crisis continues in Flint, Michigan, we are still taking immediate action while building for the future. Flint Rising, a project of Tides Advocacy, is a Frontline Advocacy Organization led by Flint residents fighting for water, environmental & climate justice here in the Flint Water Crisis and around the country.

Through resident-to-resident contact and extensive community conversations, we have identified three demands that should be met immediately by representatives in the Michigan Legislature: 

1. Replace all damaged service lines immediately using Flint workers 

2. 100 percent water bill reimbursement dating back to April 2014 and until the water is deemed safe 

3. Health and education services for all children, adults and seniors in the community  

 

 

Along with our allies and YOUR generous support, we are building a coalition of community organizations, grassroots groups, labor, and impacted individuals that have come together to ensure that local residents are building long-term power to deal with the consequences of the Flint Water Crisis that has now reached well past Flint.

The bottom line:

Directly impacted people in the city of Flint must be engaged as the leadership of this long-haul fight, and Flint Rising is focused on building the organizing infrastructure necessary to develop their leadership