"It's one of our goals to draft a narrative of hope for the citizens of Flint," White said. Ten local, state and national foundations pledged tens of millions of dollars Wednesday toward helping Flint recover from the crisis spurred by lead contamination and other problems with its drinking water. Other groups pledging money for Flint are the Carnegie Corp. of New York and the Ford, Kresge, Robert Wood Johnson, Skillman, W.K. The money aims to support work in six areas: safe drinking water, health care, early education, nonprofits, community engagement and economic development. President Barack Obama, speaking in Flint last week, promised more help for the ailing city but warned recovery would take time.

Source: ABC News May 11, 2016 00:04 UTC