News & Views Improving access to services, empowering residents is goal of inaugural Arts, Culture and Transportation fellows July 9, 2019 Integrating resident-driven arts and cultural practices into cities’ transportation systems can help empower residents, improve access to services and ensure that the needs of traditionally under-resourced communities are met. That’s the philosophy behind Smart Growth America’s (SGA) first class of Arts, Culture and Transportation (ACT) fellows, funded by Kresge’s Arts…
News & Views Participants tap energy of FreshLo food-and-culture initiative during lively kickoff convening August 10, 2016 Community leaders, innovators and doers tapped collective energy from kindred spirits across the nation last week during the first convening of grantees from The Kresge Foundation’s groundbreaking Fresh, Local and Equitable (FreshLo) grant initiative. The three-day event in Cleveland brought together more than 80 people including representatives from 26 organizations awarded…
News & Views Mixed Blood Theatre shares 30-year history of using art to advance health equity March 24, 2021 View a 30-year timeline of Mixed Blood Theatre’s customized plays and trainings focused on access to quality health care. An increasing number of artists and creatives are leading efforts that contribute to health equity and collective recovery in communities. They are working to raise community members’ and government officials’ understanding…
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 Mariah Bosquez Mariah Bosquez (she/her) is an Environment Program fellow at The Kresge Foundation. She joined the foundation in 2024. Previously, Mariah served as the director of land use and creative placemaking at Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI) in Detroit, where she oversaw the use and development of UNI’s parks and green spaces,…
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…