News & Views Zenna Elhasan named Kresge General Counsel; Neesha Modi promoted to Director of Program and Social Investment Operations January 14, 2021 The Kresge Foundation announced today two staff promotions: Zenna Elhasan to General Counsel and Neesha Modi to Director of Program and Social Investment Operations. Elhasan joined Kresge in 2018. She advises the foundation on legal matters, supports the development and enforcement of foundation policies and practices and manages outside counsel…
News & Views New ArtPlace America report explores building community wealth through arts, culture and equitable development January 13, 2021 In December 2020, ArtPlace America partnered with Common Future to release a new report in the economic development research sector titled “Building Community Wealth: The Role of Arts and Culture in Equitable Economic Development.” The paper serves as a field scan of Creative Placemaking that summarizes key trends in economic…
News & Views Building Health: Lessons from seven years of the Healthy Futures Fund January 13, 2021 This article, authored by Carol Cahill, communication and analytics consultant, Center for Community Health and Evaluation, Chris Kabel, senior fellow, Kresge Health Program, and Emily Bourcier, senior evaluation and learning consultant, Center for Community Health and Evaluation, was first published in the Grantwatch blog from the journal Health Affairs. Where…
News & Views Rapson: Capitol siege should compel all to make fortifying democracy a priority January 12, 2021 The images of anarchists and terrorists that unfolded last week at the U.S. Capitol showcased an America that is undeniably a part of us. It’s one that has surfaced with alarming regularity throughout our history. Ibram Kendi spoke with our staff in late 2019 and reminded us that it has…
News & Views Rapson: Restoring decency and respect for norms is essential in 2021 January 7, 2021 It is incomprehensible – but true – that the disgraceful and treasonous attack on our nation’s Capitol yesterday was instigated by the President of the United States. But Congress’ resolve to return to their ransacked chamber floors last night to fulfill their Constitutional obligation by certifying the election result illustrates…
News & Views Rapson: Courage, resilience and creativity defined 2020 December 17, 2020 The annual holiday luncheon at Kresge has become an opportunity for our staff to explore with one another their reflections, good and bad, on the year past. It has become customary to mash up the serious and the irreverent, the hopeful and the sobering. This year, more than in any…