Resource Kresge 2023 Centennial Report: A Century of Impact, A Future of Opportunity September 9, 2024 This year marks a momentous milestone for The Kresge Foundation: our Centennial — a century dedicated to fostering opportunities across the United States and the world. In this year’s special annual report, readers will find a collection of 100 moments of impact from throughout Kresge’s history. The book’s physical form…
News & Views Muñoz: Challenges remain, but progress toward equity is worth celebrating September 9, 2024
News & Views The Kresge POV: Philanthropy has a role to play in city transformation September 9, 2024
News & Views New LOVE Building hub for social justice opens with fanfare in Detroit September 5, 2024
News & Views $1.1M grant to Build Healthy Places Network to advance racial equity in community investments September 5, 2024
News & Views Justice40: Getting federal funds for climate investments to communities that need it most September 4, 2024 President Biden may have had Jonestown, Md., in mind when he created his landmark Justice40 initiative. Launched in 2021, Justice40 aims to deliver 40% of federal climate and clean energy investments to “disadvantaged” communities. You could say that Jonestown fits the bill. Founded by free African Americans in the mid-19th…
Resource Kresge Health Program Brochure September 4, 2024 A summary of Kresge’s Health Program, its approach, and focus areas: Community-Driven Solutions Community Health Ecosystems Community Investment for Health Equity We invest in these initiatives Climate Change, Health & Equity (CCHE) Equitable Food Oriented Development (EFOD) PHEARLESS (Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy) Updated September 2024.
Resource Kresge Environment Program Brochure September 4, 2024 A summary of the Environment Program, its premise, approach and focus areas: Field-Building: Climate Justice Movement Support Public Sector Leadership Support Community Development Climate Finance Ecosystem Transforming Urban Systems: Climate Change, Equity & Health Initiative (CCHE) Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems Initiative (CREWS) Equitable & Just Energy Transition Initiative…
Resource Color of Wealth in Chicago August 29, 2024 A family’s financial security and peace of mind begin with building wealth – that cushion of money remaining after debts and obligations are paid. Wealth insulates families against financial hardship and allows them to plan for the future. A new study by The New School’s Institute on Race, Power and…