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PathBreakers podcast New Episode Out Now: Orlando Bailey, Outlier Media

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PathBreakers podcast returns, asking, “Who has the power to shape a city?”

May 20, 2026

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TIME100 Philanthropy 2026 Honoree: Rip Rapson

Rapson, Buery named to the 2026 TIME100 list of the most influential leaders in philanthropy

May 14, 2026

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Two people, eleven24 Executive Director Tonjie Reese with a purple shirt that reads “Respect & Trust & Honesty & Support & Freedom & Boundaries” and Program Coordinator Erica Mickens with a white shirt that reads “Communications & Autonomuy & Support & Fairness & Gratitude & Love”, are standing in a field in front of the “Spirit” mural of a woman in a bandana with the word Detroit on it holding a shining orb.

KIP:D+ Cultural Heritage program to provide up to $1.25M in funding for projects rooted in culture, history and belonging

May 5, 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

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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Looking Back: More than medicine: A commitment to community health

May 7, 2024

Centennial, Health

Quote card: "I see community and economic development as foundational to climate action. With the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law, there are gobs of new resources available to households and businesses. Still, the implementation of those laws will require local action on a monumental scale — especially if we want those resources to flow to the people who need them most." - Andrew Rumbach, Urban Institute

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Q&A: How to address climate impacts, reduce silos and blend practices with Urban Institute

April 24, 2024

American Cities, Centennial, Environment, Health

Five women are seated on a stage for a panel discussion on The Role of Philanthropy

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Rush Tebbe: Solving for climate resilience, community development and wellbeing

April 24, 2024

American Cities, Centennial, Environment, Health

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Kresge Foundation investing $180M in neighborhoods, plans new headquarters in Detroit

September 12, 2025

Detroit, HQ+

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Q&A: Kresge, LCJA celebrate 10 years of partnership rooted in policy advocacy to improve life in Fresno

February 29, 2024

American Cities, Environment, Health

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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

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