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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

Detroit

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A quote card with a photo of California College Guidance Initiative CEO Tessa Carmen DeRoy and the quote: "Those students had done everything right. They overcame the odds. They earned high grades. And yet they were derailed by an administrative error, something adults could have prevented.”

Feature Story

From 114 students to 3.2M: How a modest philanthropic bet helped spur a statewide engine for student success

January 8, 2026

Education

Two photos and the text: Welcome: Health Program Officer Jan Delatorre and Human Services Program Officer Demetrius Starling

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New program officers join Kresge’s Health, Human Services teams

January 22, 2026

Health, Human Services

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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

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

A graphic with a photo of a joyful Black woman with here arms raised and the text: Fellowship for Liberated Futures (FFLF) supports the healing, wellness, and wellbeing of Black women and femmes who are on the frontlines leading justice-focused work across the social sector.

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Fellowship for Liberated Futures explores rest and repair for Black women leaders in the social sector

May 23, 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

Feature Story

Looking back: The evolution of Kresge’s environmental funding

May 15, 2024

Centennial, Environment

Is your city building a clean energy future? Find out in ACEEE's new City Clean Energy Scorecard

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Clean Energy Scorecard shows cities embrace equity goals in climate efforts, but more action needed

May 7, 2024

Environment

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

Commentary

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

Commentary

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

April 24, 2024

American Cities, Centennial, Environment, Health

A quote card with the photo, name and title of Kresge Portfolio Manager and Social Investment Officer Joe Evans and the quote: "The [community development climate-finance sector] must aim its energy, its focus, and its technical assistance dollars on project readiness at the community level to ensure the capital, tax credits, and new systems all land and grow in communities of color and communities with low wealth—communities largely left out of the transition to a cleaner future so far.”

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Kresge doubles down on support for climate finance ecosystem with new tranche of investments

April 22, 2024

Environment, Social Investment Practice

A graphic with text and photo of: Congratulations Lois R. DeBacker, Managing Director of Kresge's Environment Program, on being named a Crain's 2024 Notable Leader in Sustainability

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Lois DeBacker named a 2024 Notable Leader in Sustainability by ‘Crain’s Detroit Business’

April 8, 2024

Environment

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