Commentary The Kresge POV: Philanthropy has a role to play in city transformation September 9, 2024 Centennial, From the President
Commentary Rapson: National Council of Nonprofits CEO Tim Delaney’s legacy defined by bold vision, strategic advocacy August 5, 2024 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Three themes Kresge will weave through its centennial year April 23, 2024 Centennial, From the President
Commentary Statement on the passing of former Kresge President Ted Taylor January 19, 2024 Centennial, From the President, General Foundation News
News Rapson: Adding one word to our tagline as we begin a celebratory 2024 January 10, 2024 Centennial, From the President, General Foundation News
Commentary Rapson: 3 factors key in seeing historic public investments land equitably across America October 19, 2023 American Cities
Commentary Dramatic rise in climate-driven flooding highlights urgent need to advance mitigation strategies September 7, 2023 Detroit, Environment
Commentary The IRA: Market forces alone won’t reach the people at greatest risk of climate change August 17, 2023 Environment, From the President
Commentary The calculus of Detroit’s bankruptcy, 10 years later, shows a city on the rise July 20, 2023 Detroit
Commentary Rapson: College admissions affirmative action case won’t sway our dedication to equity June 29, 2023 From the President, General Foundation News
News Rapson: Visionary pioneer Ruth Adler Schnee’s ‘colorful outlook will be missed by all’ January 6, 2023 Detroit
Commentary Rapson: Jackson water crisis reflects state failure to address racial inequity, climate challenge September 20, 2022 Environment, From the President
News Former Kresge Trustee Michael Barr confirmed as Fed’s Vice Chairman of Banking Supervision July 14, 2022 From the President, General Foundation News
Commentary Rapson: Supreme Court ends its term with a devastating blow to climate change mitigation June 30, 2022 Environment, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Supreme Court Dobbs decision to have devastating, real-life implications for women June 24, 2022 From the President
Commentary Rapson & Smith outline four steps to engage artists and community voices in infrastructure planning May 31, 2022 Arts & Culture, From the President
Commentary Rapson: The cavalier use of racist ideology and the horrific massacre in Buffalo May 16, 2022 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Anne Parsons’ cultural and civic contributions will echo loudly for years to come March 29, 2022 Detroit, From the President
Commentary Biden’s SOTU is a prime opportunity to showcase the reimagination of America’s cities March 1, 2022 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination will make Supreme Court look more like America February 25, 2022 From the President
Commentary Rapson: DeVore will bring his experience as ‘ardent champion’ of kids, region to CFSEM February 11, 2022 Detroit, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Philanthropy can support Building Performance Standards Coalition by investing in frontline organizations January 21, 2022 Environment, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Kresge’s work will continue under solid board leadership, as baton passes from one incredible chair to another December 15, 2021 From the President, General Foundation News
Commentary Rapson: How Kresge is responding to the COVID-19 eviction crisis November 22, 2021 American Cities, COVID-19, Detroit, From the President
Commentary Rapson: COP26 reminds us that every foundation, administration can have meaningful impact on climate change November 4, 2021 Environment, From the President
Commentary News Kresge offices to close on Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 8, 2021 From the President, General Foundation News
Commentary News Rapson: Jackson, nominated to chair NEA, would bring uncommon promise to the job October 5, 2021 Arts & Culture, From the President
Commentary Rapson: New Michigan budget makes a bold investment in children October 1, 2021 Detroit, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Return of Detroit’s QLINE one step in addressing inequities in regional transportation September 28, 2021 Detroit, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Detroit will come back. We’ve done it before. September 21, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: 20 years after 9/11, amid a new crisis, lessons in responding equitably still resonate September 10, 2021 COVID-19, From the President
Commentary Hurricane Ida reinforces Kresge’s commitment to New Orleans and combatting climate change September 2, 2021 American Cities, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Garibaldi’s retirement news reminds us of enormous contribution to Detroit August 24, 2021 Detroit, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Offering dire warning, U.N. report highlights urgency of action on climate change August 10, 2021 Environment, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Lee’s Olympic achievement adds to long history of Hmong American women breaking barriers August 6, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Carl Levin dedicated his career to making life better for Michiganders from every walk of life July 30, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: New Memphis Investment Fund shows how small bets, long-term partnership add up July 20, 2021 American Cities, Social Investment Practice
Commentary Rapson: Pulse nightclub shooting anniversary reminds us that fuller protections for LGBTQ+ community still needed June 15, 2021 From the President
Commentary Statement from Kresge President and CEO Rip Rapson on the retirement of Gilda Jacobs June 10, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Acknowledging the horror of the Tulsa Race Massacre is only a first step to addressing racial reconciliation June 1, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Reflecting on George Floyd’s murder and the continued pursuit of full racial justice May 25, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Detroit RiverWalk exemplifies what we can achieve together May 12, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Walter Mondale was ‘a public figure of such transcendent decency and compassion’ April 23, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Latest headlines provide glimpse of the unresolved issues the Chauvin verdict raises April 21, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Any other verdict would have been a travesty, but work for full justice continues April 20, 2021 From the President, General Foundation News
Commentary Business leaders: Invest in racial equity to combat the climate crisis April 13, 2021 Environment, From the President
Kresge salutes CFSEM President Mariam Noland on the announcement of her retirement March 24, 2021 From the President
Commentary Kresge stands in solidarity with the AAPI community in fighting for racial justice March 18, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Inauguration Day offered beauty, inspiration, hope and action January 21, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Capitol siege should compel all to make fortifying democracy a priority January 12, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Restoring decency and respect for norms is essential in 2021 January 7, 2021 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Courage, resilience and creativity defined 2020 December 17, 2020 COVID-19, From the President
Commentary Rapson: Racial justice commitment represents a pivotal milestone for Kresge November 19, 2020 From the President, General Foundation News
Commentary Americans issue a powerful statement of hope for a new direction November 7, 2020 From the President
Commentary Statement from Kresge President and CEO Rip Rapson on the passing of Naomi Long Madgett, the 2012 Kresge Eminent Artist November 7, 2020 From the President
Commentary Count every vote, elevate long-term good, and use this moment to mend November 4, 2020 From the President, General Foundation News
Commentary Deep commitment to historic preservation is fueling Detroit’s community development projects October 20, 2020 Detroit, From the President, Social Investment Practice
Commentary President Trump’s COVID diagnosis offers chance to reset public health messaging October 5, 2020 From the President
Commentary Rapson: Justice Ginsburg’s passing is a renewed clarion call for enlarging the circles of inclusion September 21, 2020 From the President
Commentary Kresge welcomes two new members to foundation’s Board of Trustees September 21, 2020 From the President, General Foundation News
Commentary Commentary: There is no law and order when people of color are indiscriminately gunned down under the color of ‘law’ August 27, 2020 COVID-19, From the President
Commentary Devastating wildfires heighten the need to help cities combat and adapt to climate change August 27, 2020 Environment, From the President
Commentary We must continue to lift up, honor and thank health care workers August 5, 2020 From the President, Health
Commentary Honoring the artistic truth-telling of the 2020 KAID Artist Fellows and Gilda Award recipients July 27, 2020 Detroit, From the President
Commentary John Lewis and C.T. Vivian taught us the power of living lives of principle, action and commitment July 20, 2020 From the President
Commentary A true embrace of racial justice requires historical truth-telling and the removal of racially insensitive symbols June 30, 2020 From the President
Commentary Voting and principled leadership offer vehicles to channel the energy of dissent into lasting change June 24, 2020 From the President
Commentary There are many fronts to this fight for racial equity and justice June 19, 2020 From the President
News DACA decision affirms truth that immigrants are central to American story, history June 18, 2020 Opportunity Fund
News Kresge commits to full flexibility for grantees and partners during COVID-19 April 1, 2020 COVID-19, From the President
News Kresge closes its physical offices, but the work of our foundation continues amid COVID-19 March 16, 2020 COVID-19, General Foundation News
News Kresge commits to 10 resolutions to further strengthen grantee relations March 9, 2020 General Foundation News
News Trump administration’s decision to exclude climate change in infrastructure planning compromises progress January 9, 2020 Environment, From the President
News Statement from Kresge Foundation CEO and President Rip Rapson on the life and career of the Honorable John Conyers October 28, 2019 General Foundation News
News Statement from Kresge Foundation President and CEO Rip Rapson on William S. White, long-time Leader of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation October 10, 2019 General Foundation News
News Statement from Kresge Foundation CEO and President Rip Rapson on expanded public charge regulations August 13, 2019 From the President
News Kresge’s 2018 annual report is now available July 31, 2019 American Cities, Arts & Culture, Detroit, Education, Environment, General Foundation News, Health, Human Services, Social Investment Practice
News Tribute: Minnesota hero instrumental in placing children and families at the core of municipal policy June 6, 2019 From the President
Commentary News Statement from Kresge Foundation CEO and President Rip Rapson on the life and career of Judge Damon Keith May 7, 2019 From the President, General Foundation News
Mission, Money & Markets Blog Mission, Money & Markets: 6 takeaways from Opportunity Zones LOIs October 1, 2018 General Foundation News
Mission, Money & Markets Blog Mission, Money & Markets: Strong community development finance system key to building urban opportunity, from newly designated ‘Zones’ and beyond April 30, 2018 General Foundation News
News Mission, Money & Markets: Strong community development finance system key to building urban opportunity, from newly designated ‘Zones’ and beyond March 26, 2018 From the President, Social Investment Practice
News Kresge President says Detroit ’67 observances a time to recommit – with humility July 26, 2017 From the President
News Media statement regarding advancement of metro Detroit transit plan August 4, 2016 Detroit, From the President