News & Views Kresge unveils monograph honoring Heidelberg Project founder and 2026 Eminent Artist Tyree Guyton September 2, 2026
Resource Tyree Guyton: 2026 Kresge Eminent Artist monograph, ‘Tyree’s Time’ September 2, 2026 The monograph, Tyree’s Time, reflects 2026 Eminent Artist Tyree Guyton‘s lifelong exploration of time in his artistic practice while marking what he declares a defining moment of his career. The publication covers more than four decades of Guyton’s artistic journey, community activism and creative innovation that have helped shape Detroit’s cultural landscape. In a rich collection of essays, notable writers, curators, artists and educators explore the canon of events, people, and places that informed Guyton’s iconography…
News & Views How the Investing in America Child Care Partnership is supporting child care as an economic development imperative August 26, 2026 In June 2024, several national foundations and nonprofit partners launched the Investing in America Child Care Partnership, an initiative to leverage public infrastructure and economic development funding alongside employer partnerships to strengthen and sustain early childhood systems in local communities. This partnership was formed as a coordinated effort to leverage…
News & Views Q&A: The Works, Inc. on climate, health and why community development in Memphis must be holistic August 25, 2026 The Works, Inc. is helping redefine what community development looks like in Memphis, one of four focus cities where Kresge does long-term, place-based work. The Works’ comprehensive neighborhood revitalization and community development efforts in historically underserved Memphis neighborhoods strengthen pathways to stronger, safer communities for families. This looks like affordable…
News & Views Transforming Solidarity Collective expands collaborative support network for Southeast Michigan nonprofits August 20, 2026 Five regional foundations invest $2 million to strengthen a coordinated model that helps nonprofits access trusted expertise, practical resources and peer learning. Every day across Southeast Michigan, nonprofit organizations strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunity, support families and respond to their communities’ evolving needs. Behind that work is another kind of infrastructure:…
News & Views Kresge interns reflect on a summer of community and growth August 20, 2026 The Kresge Foundation once again opened its doors this summer, welcoming seven interns to join the organization. The goal is to help foster young talent and expose them to the world of philanthropic work through their program. For the first time, interns joined the Kresge’s staff retreat, hosted in June…
News & Views Building Community Value empowers Detroiters to invest in their neighborhoods through real-estate development August 13, 2026 Ten years ago, Chase L. Cantrell left his job as a real estate attorney to establish a Detroit-based nonprofit organization called Building Community Value, with a goal to mobilize Detroiters through real estate development. “For people’s sense of civic participation in the city, they have to feel like they own…