Coolidge Elementary opened its doors in September of 1929. The school was named after the 30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge. A staple within the community, the school welcomed people from all walks of life to a safe space. Outside of traditional schooling, Coolidge offered activities such as sewing classes and community fairs. The building shut down in 2010 due to lack of enrollment, leaving behind the legacy of being a great school.
The Coolidge Park project is going to bring a brand new energy to the neighborhood. Not only will the project satisfy a need for affordable housing for low- and middle- income families, it will be a whole community, complete with opportunities for job training, enrichment classes and recreation built right into it.
Consider becoming a supporter of this historic transformation by sponsoring a space to honor your time at Coolidge, a friend or family member or to memorialize an anniversary, a graduation or a life.
| I felt safe at Coolidge.It was a very good experience and I enjoyed working there.The association I had with the staff, the principal, the parents and the community made a lasting impression on me.I was sad [when Coolidge closed] because I had worked there for so long.I think it’s [Coolidge Park Apartements] a good idea, I like to see that than to see it standing there and no one doing anything to it. I think it’s a good idea. |
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Coolidge Park Apartments preserves the memories made by students, staff and the community at Coolidge Elementary while providing housing, community and retail space that will benefit Flint families.
Consider becoming a supporter of this historical transformation by purchasing a plaque to honor your time at Coolidge, a friend or family member or to memorialize an anniversary, a graduation or a life. This a unique way to celebrate a community icon, honoring its history and looking forward to the creation of new memories.
A plaque with your preferred wording will be permanently placed on the space of your choosing.
Naming Options
Lockers
$100 Individual Plaque -- 2” x 8” (multiple individual plaques will be placed on a locker)
$500 Full Locker Plaque -- 4” x 8” (only one plaque will be placed on a locker)
$1,000 Hallway Art Plaque -- 4” x 8” (only one plaque per piece of art)
Classroom
$2,500 per classroom -- 8” x 10” (only one plaque per classroom)
Community Space
(lobby, theater and computer lab)
$5,000 per space -- 8” x 10” (only one plaque per space)
A limited number of each type of option exist.
To secure your plaque by providing wording and payment click here to download the form or call 810.422.5358 ext. 1005.
Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law, please consult a tax professional to determine the amount eligible.
