Resource Cultivating Community Across the Country September 24, 2020 Findings from a Multi-year Evaluation of the National Fresh, Local, and Equitable Initiative In the report “Cultivating Community Across the Country,” social sector consulting group Learning for Action shares the findings from its independent evaluation of The Kresge Foundation’s Fresh, Local & Equitable (FreshLo) Initiative. FreshLo is a grantmaking initiative that seeks to improve access…
News & Views Access to arts linked to better health, safety, education in low-income neighborhoods April 6, 2017 Low-income residents who live in neighborhoods with more arts and cultural amenities are healthier, better educated and safer than those in similar communities with fewer arts and cultural opportunities, according to the results of a study released last week. Researchers from the School of Social Policy and Practices at the…
News & Views FreshLo grantees share stories of food, culture and community revitalization at October convening October 31, 2019 Food is more than what we eat. Food has a unique power to bring people together, celebrate cultural expression and catalyze equitable economic development in neighborhoods around the country. For more than three years, 23 grantee partners in The Kresge Foundation’s FreshLo initiative have been working on innovative approaches that blend…
News & Views Kresge investing $14 million to community finance institutions serving low-income people December 18, 2016 The Kresge Foundation announced today $14 million in investments to six Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) and Development Finance Agencies (DFAs) working to expand opportunity for low-income people in America’s cities through an initiative called Kresge Community Finance (KCF). KCF invited proposals from qualifying CDFIs and DFAs working in American…
Resource Food as a Platform for Neighborhood Revitalization March 12, 2018 Food plays a central role in economic development, health and culture. The growing movement toward healthy regional food systems produces benefits for local producers and consumers, but largely overlooks low-income communities of color. This are the slides from the session at SXSW that highlighted examples of how diverse communities are using…
News & Views FreshLo grantees from across U.S. gather to share progress, ideas and reflect on meaning of their work October 18, 2018 Smiles, laughter, introspection, and more than a few tears graced a convening of more than 100 partners in Kresge’s groundbreaking Fresh, Local and Equitable (FreshLo) initiative last week as participants shared successes, challenges and positive impacts the work has had in their neighborhoods. It seemed far removed from 2015, when…
News & Views To help communities survive crises, trust and invest in their leadership September 9, 2020 Amid multiple ongoing crises, foundations are struggling with how best to support the nonprofit sector — in particular, community-based organizations working to address a raging pandemic, police violence, and systemic racism. Led by people with a wealth of lived experience, community-based groups have long been a critical source of support…
Person Candace Kita Candace Kita (she/her) is a Program Officer with The Kresge Foundation’s Arts & Culture Program. Candace supports the team’s strategies by reviewing grants, making funding recommendations and fostering equitable Creative Placemaking practices nationally. She joined the foundation in 2022. Previously, Candace served as cultural strategy director at the Asian Pacific…
Resource Kresge announces recipients of grants for neighborhood projects in Detroit April 1, 2015 Good morning. I’m Rip Rapson and on behalf of the entire Kresge organization, I’d like to thank you for being with us this morning. We want to move directly into the details of this very special announcement. I’d also like to extend a special welcome to Mayor Duggan, our Detroit…
Resource The arc of community progress in post-bankruptcy Detroit May 20, 2015 On behalf of The Kresge Foundation, let me add my welcome to the many you’ve already received. I know there have been a number of those, but they reflect our city’s deep gratitude for the extraordinarily important work you do in cities throughout the country, including Detroit. I understand that…