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A blue background with the word "congratulations" at the top, below shows two faces: a white man on the left, a white woman on the right. Below their photos are their names: - Jon D. Gentry, the new Vice President and Chief Investment Officer - Emily Berscht, the Deputy Chief Investment Officer

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The Kresge Foundation announces Investment Office leadership transitions

August 5, 2026

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Leading in this moment: Thrive Leaders Network gather in Detroit and welcome a new cohort

August 12, 2026

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Vision To Learn builds opportunity for children, one pair of glasses at a time

August 10, 2026

Detroit

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A group of about 20 people (members of Kresge's CREWS initiative) gather in a stormwater park

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Ten years of CREWS: What community-grounded water justice looks like

August 12, 2026

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A large group of people gather around a bioswale, a landscaped, shallow channel with gently sloped sides designed to capture, slow down, and filter stormwater.

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Q&A: How green stormwater infrastructure works and why it matters

August 12, 2026

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Quote card: "If we say we care about the condition of people and the planet, we must care about the resilience of the people doing the work to protect them." - Shamar Bibbins, Environment Program Managing Director

Bibbins: Place, power and care: A funder’s recipe for a just, green future

June 10, 2026

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Kresge President Rip Rapson standing behind a podium gives a speech with a screen behind him that reads: CREWS Convening 2026 - New Orleans

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Rapson: Ten years of proving that water, climate and equity belong in the same conversation

March 25, 2026

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CCHE, CREWS partners deepen collaboration, connections to address climate issues

October 29, 2024

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Quote card with the photo, name and title of Laurie Mazur, Editor, Island Press, and the quote: "Federal funding must adapt to the realities of engaging with under-resourced communities. That means allowing grant funds to be used for stipends, food, childcare, and other efforts to boost community participation."

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Justice40: Getting federal funds for climate investments to communities that need it most

September 4, 2024

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2026 Kresge Eminent Artist Tyree Guyton stands in front of one of his colorful paintings.

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Pathbreaking painter, arts activist and Heidelberg Project founder Tyree Guyton tapped as 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist

January 29, 2026

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A graphic with text and a photo: Congratualtions! Shamar Bibbins, Managing Director Environment Program (Effective Sept. 30)

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National climate leader Shamar A. Bibbins promoted to managing director of Kresge’s Environment Program

June 17, 2024

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A graphic with text and photo of: Congratulations on your retirement and thank you! Lois DeBacker, Managing Director, Environment Program

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National climate funder Lois DeBacker to retire after 33 years in environmental philanthropy

June 3, 2024

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Quote card: “At Kresge, we imagine a future where everyone is protected from the short- and long-term effects of climate change because their communities have proactively transitioned to renewable energy, prepared for climate change impacts, and done so by elevating equity as a critical priority. We view climate change as a threat to opportunity, particularly for people of low wealth and people of color." - Lois DeBacker, Managing Director, Environment Program

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Looking back: The evolution of Kresge’s environmental funding

May 15, 2024

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