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Four people sit at a table with one speaking and holding a microphone. Behind them is a screen that reads Strengthening Whole Child Communities: Raising the Bar from Cradle to Career.

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Helping children thrive: Community of practice links local programs supporting kids and families from birth to career

April 22, 2025

Education

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A Black man in a yellow shirt is smiling and standing outside of his house next to a blue front door with a window.

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Resilient Neighborhoods: Empowerment program helps seniors age in place with home repair grants and education

May 7, 2025

Detroit

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As federal cuts threaten climate progress, work to advance clean energy is still happening in cities

April 17, 2025

Environment

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

October 29, 2024

Environment

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

Environment

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

Environment

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

Environment

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

Centennial, Environment

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Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund awards $1.5M in conservation grants

March 21, 2024

Environment

A quote card with the photo, name and title of Kresge President & CEO Rip Rapson, and the quote: "Nothing in the vicissitudes of the emergent political environment changes our commitment to (our) values. We will work as we have, understanding full well that we may need to … meet the particulars of a new reality and provide our community partners with support different in kind or magnitude from what we’ve provided before now."

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Anchored in shared values: How we all move forward together

November 4, 2024

From the President

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DeBacker: Refined climate strategy advances racial and economic justice

February 19, 2024

Environment

Investing with a Climate Resilient Lens

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

February 5, 2024

Environment

Incubate Neighborhood Center Founder Canieria Gardner stands in front of a wall with a mural wit the word love spelled out in a mixture of colors.

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Smart Growth America, Kresge work to address climate change, land use, housing policy

October 19, 2023

American Cities, Arts & Culture, Detroit, Environment

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