Programs
We have seven, narrowly defined programs that each in its own way works to improve the life circumstances of poor and low-income children and adults and those living in underserved communities.
Our energies are focused on:
- Creating access and opportunity in underserved communities.
- Improving the health of low-income people.
- Supporting artistic expression.
- Increasing college achievement.
- Assisting in the revitalization of Detroit.
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Advancing methods for dealing with climate change.
To learn more about our programs, their particular focus areas and initiatives, click on the links of interest below.
Arts & Culture
Community Development
Detroit
Detroit arts and culture
Education reform
Entrepreneurial development: Growing small business
Green economy: Sustainable city
Health
Mass transit: M-1 Rail
Complete neighborhoods
City land use
Anchor institutions: Woodward creative corridor
Education
Pathways to and through college
Strengthening institutions
Higher education in South Africa
Environment
Building the field of climate-change adaptation
Fostering development of place-based strategies
Informing and promoting climate-wise policies and practices
Energy efficiency and renewable energy
Promoting policy reform
Bringing energy-efficiency retrofits to scale
Supporting next-generation approaches
Health
Human Services
Leveraging the effectiveness of networks