News & Views Anchored in shared values: How we all move forward together November 4, 2024 The reverberations of tomorrow’s elections will be as varied as they will be powerful. A new administration. A new House. A new Senate. New constitutional provisions in a half-dozen states. Ballot initiatives at the local level that affect libraries, schools, recreation, arts and culture. It is not one election –…
News & Views Michigan launches accelerator to tap federal clean energy funds with support from clean energy lenders and Kresge November 3, 2024 The State of Michigan was joined by representatives from the national green and clean energy financing community on Friday to launch the Michigan Climate Investment Accelerator. The Accelerator aims to attract billions of dollars to finance the development of clean energy projects for consumers, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments throughout…
News & Views Kresge encourages community finance to grow HBCUs with OFN panels October 31, 2024 Low-income communities face numerous challenges when it comes to accessing the resources needed to grow and thrive, especially equitable access to capital. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are private, nonprofit, community-based investors that leverage private sector investm\ents to provide financing and technical assistance for a range of activities, including job…
News & Views Climate justice messaging: Using the power of voice to advance policy October 31, 2024 People in towns and cities all over the country fighting for climate justice know that policy change is crucial to create healthier communities for everyone. At every scale – local, state, federal and global – advocates are advancing solutions that center justice where progress is possible today and educating elected…
Resource CREWS and CCHE Convening photos October 29, 2024 Kresge hosted the Climate Change, Health, and Equity (CCHE) and Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems (CREWS) convenings in Detroit in September 2024. In addition to celebrating Kresge’s deep partnership and investment in cities like Detroit, the co-located events offered opportunities for shared learning and thought partnership around issues such as air…
News & Views CCHE, CREWS partners deepen collaboration, connections to address climate issues October 29, 2024
News & Views Nearly $10M in new funding for public spaces; report shows they curb isolation, build community October 29, 2024 Reimagining the Civic Commons — a collaboration of national foundations and civic leaders dedicated to revitalizing public spaces in ways that benefit communities — has announced its third round of investment, with national funders allocating nearly $10 million to be used over the next three years. The funding will support…
News & Views Detroit Horse Power breaks ground on Kresge-backed urban equestrian center October 23, 2024