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...

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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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...

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

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 ...

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

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

Nyiesha Mallett is a 24-year-old climate activist, artist, educator and community organizer at UPROSE, a Brooklyn-based organization promoting environmental justice, sustainability and resilience. Thi...

From neighborhood pocket parks to regional destinations, there's plenty to explore in Detroit's over 300 parks. We are proud to share a guide to exploring and enjoying all our city's greenspace has to...

As billions of dollars are cut from public food assistance programs, community ownership models like equitable food oriented development offer hope for a better way.

The lack of migrant labor threatens the food on your table as crops rot in silence.

Dr. Yusef Salaam joined Kresge staff to speak at a Lunch & Learn last week, where he reflected on his journey as a member of the Exonerated Five and shared stories from his memoir Better, Not Bitter. ...

As a program officer, I’m always asking my team: how can we ensure our investments truly reflect the needs, requests and voices of the communities we aim to support? As the former executive director o...