In 1986, Tyree Guyton picked up a paintbrush & began transforming his declining east side neighborhood into a visual wonderland of polka dots, found objects & politically edgy messages — Detroit’s Heidelberg Project was born. kresge.org/news-views/p...

Interested in working at Kresge? We have two new job openings: 1. Health Program Officer: The position will play a key role in advancing the goals of the program, focused on helping communities build equity-focused systems of health that create opportunities for all people to achieve well-being.

Have questions or need help completing your online application for the $50,000 Kresge Artist Fellowships? Join Kresge Arts In Detroit staff for a virtual info session at 5:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Register here: collegeforcreativestudies.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Kresge will host 2026 summer internship opportunities for college students interested in exploring careers in philanthropy and expanding equity and opportunity in America’s cities. Application deadline: Jan. 4, 2026. Learn more: kresge.org/about-us/car...

Culture is often treated as a luxury—but in New Orleans & Memphis, community leaders are proving it's essential to building power, healing & resilience. Join @nextcity.org on Dec. 9 for a webinar with leaders from Ashé Cultural Arts & Center for Transforming Communities. nextcity.org/events/detai...

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Apply now for $50,000 Kresge Artist Fellowships in Live Arts and Film & Music from Kresge Arts in Detroit. You can also apply for $5,000 Gilda Awards for early-career artists in the metro Detroit area. The deadline is Jan. 15, 2026. kresge.org/news-views/a...

Dear Kresge community: Before the holiday rush hits, we wanted to say something simple: Thank you. Thank you for the long hours, the creative solutions & the unwavering belief that our cities can work better for everyone. May your holiday table be full of good food & great company #HappyThanksgiving

The recently launched Central California Immigrant Resilience Fund is a rapid-response investment in the strength, dignity and future of immigrant communities across that region. This fund strengthens the infrastructure immigrant communities need to thrive. www.shfcenter.org/programs-and...

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Guidelines for 2026 Kresge Artist Fellowships are now available. Detroit artists can apply for awards in Live Arts and Film & Music on Dec 1. There will be 20 awards—10 Artist Fellowships at $50,000 each & 10 Gilda Awards at $5,000 each. kresgeartsindetroit.org/announcement...

Kresge has awarded $18.6M to 32 organizations working at the intersection of climate justice & health equity. This 2nd phase of our Climate Change, Health & Equity initiative supports orgs that address how climate change disproportionately harms low-wealth communities. kresge.org/news-views/k...

Kresge launches next phase of Climate Change, Health & Equity Initiative with $18.6M investment - Kresge Foundation

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We are tremendously excited to share the news that Saunteel Jenkins has officially rejoined Kresge’s Board of Trustees. A lifelong Detroiter, Jenkins has dedicated her entire career to underserved populations and communities through nonprofit leadership and public service. kresge.org/news-views/s...

Saunteel Jenkins rejoins Kresge Foundation Board of Trustees - Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation Board of Trustees today announced the re-appointment of Detroit nonprofit leader Saunteel Jenkins to serve on the private, national foundation’s governing body. A lifelong Detroi...

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Cities across the U.S. face worsening storms and flooding, and traditional infrastructure can’t keep up. GIH Funding Partner @kresge.org highlights how green infrastructure offers solutions, with lessons from a project featured at GIH’s 2025 Annual Conference. Read the article:

Green infrastructure: Cities turn to nature to solve urban flooding - Kresge Foundation

As cities across the U.S. grapple with increasingly severe and more frequent flooding from intense storms and climate change, a growing number of municipalities are recognizing that the century-old…

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Last year alone, Americans endured 27 major weather disasters costing $180 billion and claiming 568 lives. This sobering reality demands we move beyond resilience as a buzzword to meaningful action. But true resilience means something more profound: nonprofitquarterly.org/moving-beyon...

Our Senior Director of Environmental Finance Erangi Dias joined fellow climate financing experts Aaron Seybert of @kresge.org and Amir Kirkwood of Justice Climate Fund for a powerful panel on mobilizing climate capital. Thank you to JCF for hosting and Theresa Bedeau for opening the panel! 📸: JCF

NEW JOB POSTING: Kresge has a job opening for a Senior HRIS, Benefits & Payroll Specialist. The position is responsible for the administration of health & welfare benefits, HRIS, Learning Management System, data analytics, supporting the compensation program & review and back up payroll. Learn more:

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The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private foundations in the U.S. Our employees are mission-driven and value-based in all they do.

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“This is probably the largest commitment that has ever been made to a neighborhood in the city of Detroit.” – Kresge President Rip Rapson on its $180M investment. In this special PathBreakers podcast, Rapson discusses Kresge’s decision to move its HQ to Marygrove. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYFR...

PathBreakers podcast: Rip Rapson is leading Kresge into a new chapter

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🚨 HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT: The Kresge Foundation is moving our headquarters to Detroit's Marygrove Campus and investing $180 million in Northwest Detroit neighborhoods over the next five years. Building Our Future Together. Four neighborhoods. One unprecedented commitment. kresge.org/news-views/k...

Kresge Foundation investing $180M in neighborhoods, plans new headquarters in Detroit - Kresge Foundation

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LIVE NOW: The Kresge Foundation announces our headquarters move to Detroit's Marygrove Campus and a historic $180 million investment in Northwest Detroit neighborhoods. Join Detroit Mayor @michaelduggan.bsky.social, Kresge President & CEO Rip Rapson and more: www.youtube.com/live/Vp1ZWL0...

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Detroit, we've got unprecedented news for you! 🎉 Join our livestream at 10 a.m. EDT for a historic announcement about Kresge's future in Northwest Detroit neighborhoods. Link live at 10 a.m. EDT: www.youtube.com/live/Vp1ZWL0...

Recognized by @timemagazine.bsky.social as one of 18 "Closers" of the racial wealth gap, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social of @racepowerpolicy.org is revolutionizing how we understand wealth inequality by centering race and power in analysis of financial systems. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dr-dar...

The @nytimes.com recently ran an enthusiastic piece about Detroit. The remarkable progress made in the city is the result of steady, consistent investments – from the private, public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors in the city’s building blocks of revitalization and quality of life.

Downtown Detroit Is Back

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In the two decades since Hurricane #Katrina, Kresge has engaged deeply in #NewOrleans, supporting recovery and restoration alongside dedicated, innovative partners. In this special edition of our American Cities Program newsletter, we examine lessons learned as we look ahead to the next 20 years.

20 years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans faces a dual challenge: persistent climate threats & rising economic barriers making it increasingly unaffordable. 2 orgs—Sankofa & Thrive New Orleans—show that climate resilience & economic opportunity can work in tandem to build a more equitable city.

Preserving place, creating opportunity: New Orleans’ path forward 20 years after Katrina - Kresge Foundation

As New Orleans marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, climate threats remain an undeniable reality in the Gulf South. But equally pressing are the economic challenges that have made New Orleans incre...

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Our new report REALIZING RESILIENCE documents progress, setbacks, and opportunities in several key areas—climate resilience, equity and climate, energy, climate and health, and cities and the built environment. Read and download for free here: islandpress.org/real... @kresge.org‬

As New Orleans marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, Kresge President Rip Rapson reflects on the foundation's enduring commitment to the city & its people. He highlights the renewal happening across neighborhoods & reaffirms our commitment to standing with New Orleans. kresge.org/news-views/f...

From crisis to community-led renewal post-Katrina: Kresge’s long view in New Orleans - Kresge Foundation

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American research science is facing an unprecedented crisis as federal grants get canceled & scientists are being laid off. A new @ssir.org article outlines how foundations can deploy their resources through social investments to stabilize research while building a more resilient system.

Philanthropy’s Sputnik Moment (SSIR)

A new toolkit to reinforce and reinvent American research science in a time of crisis.

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Powerful episode of @kresge.org’s Pathbreakers series featuring @monahanna.bsky.social‬! Data has shown us that when families have proper support, it improves economic stability & reduces health disparities. I love how she talks about the importance of this. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dr-mon...

The Advancement League brought together health professionals for the 2025 Young Health Leader Summit, where they participated in a 48-hour "Impact-a-Thon" and collaborated on innovative solutions to health challenges, including a mobile mental health bus for children, a school garden initiative.

The Advancement League reimagines health care at the Young Health Leader Summit - Kresge Foundation

The future health care leaders and innovators are already here. Hundreds of early-career professionals, graduate students and health care leaders gathered in Atlanta to attend the Young Health Leader ...

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As communities face more frequent flooding due to climate change, many are embracing green stormwater infrastructure—rain gardens, porous pavement, green spaces—that work with nature to capture & slowly release rainwater. A recent @gihealth.bsky.social conference highlighted projects: bit.ly/4mThVGw

Green infrastructure: Cities turn to nature to solve urban flooding - Kresge Foundation

As cities across the U.S. grapple with increasingly severe and more frequent flooding from intense storms and climate change, a growing number of municipalities are recognizing that the century-old approach of mainly channeling rainwater into underground pipes and sewers is not enough. Adding to their flood fighting toolkit, they’re embracing green stormwater infrastructure — systems … Continue reading Green infrastructure: Cities turn to nature to solve urban flooding

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Free college/promise programs have been around for two+ decades. Admin who work with and implement the promise have learned a lot. Amy Li, Denisa Gandara, and I asked them about their recs for policy and practice. Here’s what they said with commentary from us: www.brookings.edu/articles/adm...

Administrators push to improve free college access | Brookings

College staff share insights to improve free college programs, reduce barriers, and support student success.

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