Flint, Michigan, resident Mari Copeny is doing all she can to bring clean water back to her community.
Mari Copeny Is Flint, Michigan’s 11-Year-Old Hero
By Cortney CliftOct 01, 2018
Cortney Clift
Cortney is the senior writer and special projects editor at Brit + Co. She typically covers topics related to women's issues, politics, and lifestyle. When she's not buried behind her computer you'll find her exploring New York City or planning her next big adventure.
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Mari Copeny Is Flint, Michigan’s 11-Year-Old Hero
When she was just eight years old, Flint, Michigan, resident Mari Copeny wrote to President Obama asking him to meet with her to discuss her hometown’s water crisis while she was visiting Washington, D.C. He didn’t just respond — he decided to visit her in Flint. Since then, Copeny has continued to speak out about Flint’s crisis and regularly helps distribute clean water to residents.
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