News & Views Jobs for the Future opens RFP for Student Success Centers in up to 4 new states August 31, 2015 Jobs for the Future is expanding its seven-state network of Student Success Centers, which work statewide to improve community college persistence and completion. An RFP opens today to create centers in up to four new states.
Resource Katrina anniversary allows a moment to remember, look ahead August 31, 2015 We all recall the fear and devastation that followed when Hurricane Katrina landed in New Orleans 10 years ago. The milestone anniversary on Aug. 29 led the nation to remember the lives lost and those changed forever, examine how recovery has helped and where it has fallen short and explore…
News & Views Work in New Orleans influences Kresge’s efforts elsewhere August 26, 2015 Leaders from several national and local foundations, including Kresge, will gather in New Orleans on Friday, Aug. 28, at a convening that will offer funders a moment to assess what has worked and plan for the next generation of giving in New Orleans. A livestream of the President’s Panel, featuring…
Resource Fact Sheet: Post-Katrina Philanthropic Support in New Orleans August 26, 2015 A summary of Kresge’s support for nonprofits in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, which will inform Kresge’s future investments as the city continues its recovery.
News & Views Head Start’s successful alums are a measure of program’s success August 19, 2015 The Head Start early childhood education program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. One measure of its success is its alums, a list including individuals as famous as Shaquille O’Neal and the Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker alongside University of Michigan-Dearborn students Jewell and Shaina Jones. Detroit Head Start programs…
News & Views 23 new Detroit Revitalization Fellows to build capacity of metro organizations; new Kresge Mayor’s Fellows initiative is announced August 10, 2015 The 23 fellows – chosen from more than 650 applicants – will serve two-year appointments at public and nonprofit organizations, leading projects in open data and technology, transit, homelessness assistance, neighborhood development, community engagement and youth development. In addition, three Detroit Revitalization Fellows alumni will serve two-year assignments in the…
News & Views ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day brings city together August 7, 2015 Thousands of Detroiters joined activities across the city for the ninth annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day on Aug. 1. More than 200 groups – from block clubs to churches to businesses – participated in more than 250 events in the annual display of citywide work and pride. Activities ranged from…
News & Views Study explores benefits and drawbacks of $1 buildings for the arts July 30, 2015 In many cases, the actual costs of acquiring low-cost or free buildings, also known as “$1 buildings,” were much higher than organizations anticipated. In some instances, a new building prompted changes in an organization’s operating model and had unintended effects on a group’s culture, artistic product and relationship with audiences.
Resource Too Good to be True? The Opportunity and Cost of the $1 Building July 30, 2015 A study commissioned by The Kresge Foundation’s Arts & Culture Program finds that arts organizations have experienced a wide range of outcomes when acquiring low-cost or free buildings, also known as “$1 buildings.” In many cases, the actual costs of acquiring such buildings were much higher than organizations anticipated, according…
News & Views Kresge-backed fund invests $34M in Washington mixed-use development project July 29, 2015 The Conway Center, in Washington, will include 202 apartments for low-income residents and a health center that will serve more than 15,000 patients a year, as well as a job-training center, shops and office and green space.