News & Views Kresge Foundation name being used in scams; How to report fraudulent activity June 1, 2025 Individuals have been fraudulently posing online, in emails, text messages, messaging apps, and on social media as “representatives” of The Kresge Foundation. These individuals are using the foundation’s name without authorization and have contacted people to suggest that funds may be forthcoming if personal identification and financial information or funds…
Resource The 2Gen Investment Case: Making the Most of Capital in All its Forms May 28, 2025 Since 2010, funders have invested more than $500 million in advancing the two-generation (2Gen) approach to increase economic and social mobility for families with low incomes. This approach intentionally develops services and supports with both children and adults in mind as opposed to isolating needs. The 2Gen approach—introduced by Ascend…
News & Views Family-friendly policies can help keep people in Michigan and create economic opportunity May 15, 2025
News & Views Empowering communities to combat the affordable housing crisis with OppCo Housing Accelerator Fund May 15, 2025 Across Massachusetts, the housing affordability crisis continues to deepen, and the state has set the goal of creating 222,000 new homes by 2035, while preserving its existing affordable housing. The state ranks third in the nation for highest housing costs, with a severe shortage of affordable rental options. Long-time residents…
News & Views Lee: College Decision Day provides a moment of validation for student achievement and aspiration May 14, 2025 For high school students, it’s not just about choosing a college — it’s about feeling seen, supported and set up to thrive. College Decision Day, observed each year on May 1, marks the deadline for most high school seniors across the U.S. to commit to a college. The Detroit College…
Person Jordan Duckens Jordan Duckens is a communications officer at The Kresge Foundation, where she supports the American Cities and Human Services programs at Kresge. She joined the foundation in 2025. Previously, Jordan served as communications strategist at Kresge Arts in Detroit, where she was involved with celebrating metro Detroit artists through promotion…
Resource Thermal Energy Networks in the United States May 12, 2025 A report from Transformative Strategies Consulting and Common Spark Consulting (funded by The Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and Clif Family Foundation) outlines opportunities for philanthropy to help ensure Thermal Energy Networks become engines of local control and equity, not instruments of exclusion. The recommendations are clear: there is a significant…
Resource Space to Grow: A Decade of Transforming Chicago Schoolyards and Communities May 8, 2025 This report from Healthy Schools Campaign, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making schools healthier places where children can learn and thrive, documents 10 years of its Space to Grow program. Space to Grow invests in communities that are at high risk of experiencing the consequences of climate change like flooding…
News & Views Resilient Neighborhoods: Empowerment program helps seniors age in place with home repair grants and education May 7, 2025
Person Jenny M. Garnica-Bermejo Jenny M. Garnica-Bermejo is the talent and human resources assistant at The Kresge Foundation. She joined the foundation in 2025. Previously, Jenny worked at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan as an HR assistant, where she supported recruitment efforts, onboarding processes, and staff engagement activities. She has also held multiple…