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"Creating a state Child Tax Credit, making child care more affordable and accessible in Michigan, and ensuring all Michigan families can meet basic needs like housing, health care and food are all critical." - Monique Stanton. President & CEO, Michigan League for Public Policy.

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Family-friendly policies can help keep people in Michigan and create economic opportunity

May 15, 2025

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Empowering communities to combat the affordable housing crisis with OppCo Housing Accelerator Fund

May 15, 2025

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A large group of students and fraternity members are gathered on a stage with a sign behind them that reads From Detroit 2 the Yard.

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Lee: College Decision Day provides a moment of validation for student achievement and aspiration

May 14, 2025

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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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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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Foundation CEOs Rapson and Lindborg discuss their shared commitment to climate resilience

February 5, 2024

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