News & Views National climate funder Lois DeBacker to retire after 33 years in environmental philanthropy June 3, 2024
News & Views Looking back: Kresge’s path toward a deeper embrace of diversity, equity and inclusion May 30, 2024
News & Views Curtis Chin discusses memoir, chronicling his upbringing at Chung’s restaurant in Detroit May 30, 2024
Resource Reshaping WIOA and Building a More Equitable Workforce System May 29, 2024 A new report, “Reshaping WIOA and Building a More Equitable Workforce System,” delves into the complexities of workforce development policies, particularly focusing on the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and its impact on workforce outcomes. The report highlights how workforce policies, including WIOA, have unintentionally perpetuated racial disparities and widened…
Resource A.B. Ford Resilience Hub May 24, 2024 Opened in October 2023, the 8,600 square-foot A.B. Ford Community Center is a hub of activity on an ordinary day. Local kids drop in for help with their homework, while elders take ballroom dancing or play bingo. Powered by solar panels with a battery backup (solar+storage), the center will stay…
News & Views Fellowship for Liberated Futures explores rest and repair for Black women leaders in the social sector May 23, 2024 Dr. Chera Reid, The Chisholm Legacy Project, and ProInspire have announced the launch of Fellowship for Liberated Futures (FFLF), an 18-month transformative program designed to empower and support Black women leaders in the social sector. The fellowship aims to celebrate, provide space and conditions for rest, and invite in the…
News & Views Looking Back: Expanding Kresge’s financial toolbox through social investing May 21, 2024
Resource Health Equity and Climate Resilience: Advancing Community-Driven Innovations May 20, 2024 Curious about the connections between climate justice, health equity, and the social determinants of health? At a post-conference convening after the June 2024 annual Grantmakers in Health conference in Portland, OR, funders and grantee partners will gather to share and learn about community-driven strategies at the intersection of health and…