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A graphic with a photo of a large group of people that received standing in front of a white wall and text that reads: KIP:D+ Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit Plus Cultural Heritage.

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$1.3M in KIP:D+ grants fund cultural heritage projects in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park

October 8, 2026

Detroit

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PathBreakers heads to New Orleans: Where climate meets community

October 14, 2026

American Cities, Environment, Health

This quote reads: "Connection is especially important for people working in smaller cities or communities that may not have access to broad local networks. Knowing there are others you can learn from and reach out to makes the work feel less isolated." Kieshaun White, Faith in the Valley, Healthy Fresno Air

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Faith in the Valley empowers communities in Fresno to improve air they breathe

October 8, 2026

American Cities, Environment, Health

Clear Filter

A graphic with the cover of the book Embracing a City: The Kresge Foundation in Detroit 1993-2023, and a quote: "Even in the midst of the financial difficulties, Marygrove knew it wanted to preserve its legacy in Detroit, and it's a tremendous one. ' - Wendy Lewis Jackson, Kresge Detroit Program managing Director

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Excerpt: Out of collapse of Marygrove College, a new education center grows

May 13, 2024

Centennial, Detroit

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

May 7, 2024

Centennial, Health

A graphic with the cover of the book Embracing a City: The Kresge Foundation in Detroit 1993-2023, and text: Detroit had a thriving arts scene, but no cohesive system of leadership or support.

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Excerpt: How Kresge became a champion of the arts … in its hometown

May 7, 2024

Centennial, Detroit

A graphic with the cover of the book Embracing a City: The Kresge Foundation in Detroit 1993-2023, and text: "At one ;evel, it was a crazy idea ... but the audacity of the aspiration justified the risk." - Rip Rapson, President & CEO, The Kresge Foundation

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Excerpt: The unlikely connection between Superbowl XL and the creation of Detroit’s M-1 Rail

April 30, 2024

Centennial, Detroit

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Centennial blog: Colleges and universities across the country have buildings named after Kresge

April 26, 2024

Centennial

A graphic with a photo of Rip Rapson and a quote: "The new North Star sought to improve the economic, social, cultural and environmental conditions of low-income and underserved communities." Rip Rapson President & CEO The Kresge Foundation

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Looking back: Rapson shifts Kresge from capital challenge grantmaker to a strategic funder

April 25, 2024

Centennial

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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Rapson: Three themes Kresge will weave through its centennial year

April 23, 2024

Centennial, From the President

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