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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 29/01/2026

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...

2026 Kresge Eminent Artist Tyree Guyton stands in front of a colorful painting

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 09/01/2026

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.

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 09/12/2025

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...

2026 Kresge Artist Fellowships
Info session: Application Walkthrough
Wednesday, December 10 5:30-6:30 p.m. (virtual)

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 04/12/2025

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...

2026 Internships at The Kresge Foundation Apply Now

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 03/12/2025

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...

Role of Culture in Building Community Power
Join this lively and inspirational conversation about integrating culture as a key driver of community power building and learn more about the Culture & Community Power Fund.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Eastern
Sponsored event rom The Kresge Foundation

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 01/12/2025

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...

2026 Kresge Artist Fellowships | Apply by January 15 $50,000 Awards in Live Arts and Film & Music for metro Detroit artists | Kresge Arts In Detroit

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 26/11/2025

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

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 25/11/2025

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...

An illustration of mountains, water and a butterfly and the text: Central California Immigrant Resilience Fund

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 03/11/2025

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...

2026 Kresge Artist Fellowships
You're invited to apply!
$50,000 Awards in Live Arts and Film & Music for metro Detroit artists
Kresge Arts in Detroit

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 07/10/2025

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...

"You have to be talking about people's health or their pocketbook. It has to make financial sense or health sense." -- Shamar Bibbins, Managing Director, Environment Program, The Kresge Foundation

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 12/09/2025

As @cityofdetroit.bsky.social Mayor @michaelduggan.bsky.social said: "There was never a doubt that Kresge is all-in for Detroit, and today’s announcement puts an exclamation point on it. This is where Kresge belongs, in the heart of the community it is doing so much to uplift and build.”

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 12/09/2025

Kresge pledged $50 million in new investments in Detroit's Fitzgerald, Bagley, University District & Martin Park neighborhoods that will focus on: 🏠 Housing stabilization and home ownership 🏪 Commercial corridor revitalization 🌳 Public spaces enhancement 💰 Financial support to residents & businesses

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 12/09/2025

But this isn't just about a move — it's about deepening our commitment to the people and communities that inspire our work every day. Every dollar will be grounded in deep community engagement, honoring existing residents and building approaches that can be sustained long-term. #KresgeHQ #Detroit

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 12/09/2025

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...

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 04/09/2025

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 Kresge Foundation PathBreakers Podcast New Episode Listen Now: Dr. Darrick Hamilton, Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy at the New School

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 29/08/2025

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.

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 01/08/2025

When young people in Richmond, California, organized to address violence in their community, they created what has become a nationally recognized model for youth-led transformation. The @ryseyouthcenter.bsky.social centers young people as experts in their own lives. kresge.org/news-views/g...

A Black woman holds up a sign that says Youth Voices Matter!
A quote from RYSE Executive Director Kimberly Aceves-Iniguez: "“Young people organized to shift the conditions of violence, distress and dehumanization in which they suffer, survive, succeed, dream and die. They asked for adults to work together and to listen to the solutions that young people were already acting on."

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 31/07/2025

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: How a Grammy-winning musician & community organizer centers cultural justice. East L.A. native Quetzal Flores reflects on how the synergy between art, music & activism shaped his journey & led him to co-found @cpcollective.bsky.social. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/quetza...

A Legacy of Justice In East L.A.
Quetzal Flores, Community Power Collective
The Kresge Foundation PathBreakers
An illustration of Quetzal holding his guitar

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 25/07/2025

PERFECT FOR A SUMMER WEEKEND: A music #playlist to heat up the season. The Detroit Program team invites you to experience the sounds of #summer with a specially curated Spotify playlist filled with songs that capture the essence of the season. Grab an iced drink and enjoy the grooves. bit.ly/4m5egFL

A screenshot of a Spotify playlist: Sounds Like Summer

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 24/07/2025

Our latest PathBreakers #podcast takes us to Parkway Drive in #Fresno where Richard Burrell has transformed his own challenging childhood experiences to create Live Again Fresno, a community center that connects residents with resources they need to thrive. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/richar...

New episode of The Kresge Foundation PathBreakers podcast. Listen Now: Richard Burrell, Live Again Fresno. Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 22/07/2025

Kresge has a #job opening for a Human Services Program Officer. The position helps the team in its mission of promoting intergenerational economic success for families with low incomes by addressing structural & systemic barriers that hinder families from achieving long-term success. lnkd.in/dhePV8M

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 16/07/2025

In this episode of PathBreakers, @monahanna.bsky.social talks Rx Kids, a cash prescriptions program for expectant mothers in Michigan and the largest cash-transfer program in the country. Rx Kids centers love and trust by design and significantly improves health outcomes for babies and new mothers.

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 10/07/2025

Last week, Congress passed H.R. 1, a tax package with significant implications for nonprofits. The National Council of Nonprofits created a detailed chart of the impact the legislation will have on the nonprofit sector & its capacity to serve communities. www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...

National Council of Nonprofits | Champions for the public good
Analysis of the 2025 Tax Bill and its Impact on Charitable Nonprofits

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 07/07/2025

We are excited to welcome eight interns this summer to work at the foundation for 10 weeks. Welcome: Kelsey Brown, SaMiya Carroll, Shamere Duncan, Justina Giglio, Jordan Hunter, Ridhima Kodali, Nehal Lodha, Shalma Torres.

Kresge President Rip Rapson with seven summer interns and the text: 2025 Kresge Summer Interns

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 26/06/2025

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE: You still have time to submit your application for the 2025-2028 funding cycle of Detroit Arts Support, a fund providing operating support grants to arts organizations in Wayne, Oakland & Macomb counties. Deadline: Monday, June 30. detroitartssupport.org/new-applican...

Detroit Arts Support General Operating Support Grants for Arts Organizations in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. Deadline: June 30, 2025

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 24/06/2025

Her bold approach shows how artists and cultural workers can reshape narratives and inspire movements that address our most pressing challenges. Listen to her story in our PatheBreakers podcast series: pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/favian...

The Kresge Foundation PathBreakers | Listen Now: New Episode with Favianna Rodriguez, The Center for Cultural Power | Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 24/06/2025

Inspired by the Black Panther Party’s legacy in Oakland, artist-activist Favianna Rodriguez transforms social justice into powerful visual storytelling. As co-founder of The Center for Cultural Power, she's built a movement empowering Black, Latino and Indigenous artists to drive cultural change.

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 23/06/2025

In our new PathBreakers podcast, Dean Elizabeth Moje shares how the 53-acre Marygrove campus has been transformed into a comprehensive learning community where students from early childhood through high school learn alongside teacher residents, university students and community entrepreneurs.

The Kresge Foundation PathBreakers | "I believe if you want to be connected, you have to build trust and build relationships. I just love the way that Detroiters know their neighborhoods. They have that rootedness and continue to care and find meaning in the value of those neighborhoods.” - Dean Elizabeth Moje, University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 23/06/2025

When a college closes, what happens to the campus & neighborhood? The story of Marygrove College could have ended like many other struggling private institutions - with shuttered buildings & opportunity. Instead, it became a beacon of educational innovation. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dean-e...

The Kresge Foundation PathBreakers New Episode: Listen Now | Dean Elizabeth Moje, University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education | Available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 20/06/2025

"The PathBreakers we highlight in this annual report embody this spirit of determined optimism. They are the community leaders who refuse to accept inequity as inevitable ...who pursue racial justice even when progress seems elusive." @ceciliamunoz.bsky.social pathbreakers.kresge.org/letter-from-...

An illustration of Kresge Board Chair Cecilia Muñoz and the quote: "In this moment of federal funding cuts, climate initiatives downscaling, educational equity under siege, health care initiatives shuttering ... pathbreaking leadership is not optional, it is imperative.

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 19/06/2025

Juneteenth is a day for celebration and a day of remembrance, an almost sacred touchstone for Black Americans. #Juneteenth marks the day on which federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that enslaved people were freed. nmaahc.si.edu/explore/mome...

The black and white copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, 1864 and the text: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free…” – Major General Gordan Granger, General Orders, No. 3. Headquarters District of Texas, Galveston, June 19, 1865. Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture.

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

Through the HBCU Brilliance Initiative at @reinvestfund.bsky.social, Damien Wilson is directing millions of dollars & other resources to historically Black colleges & universities. His work strengthens these vital institutions & helps expand economic mobility. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/damien...

Finances for Futures
Damien Wilson
HBCU Brilliance Initiative at the Reinvestment Fund

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

As founder of America’s first environmental justice center, Dr. Beverly Wright empowers communities disproportionately affected by pollution. Her Deep South Center combines research, education & engagement to give voice to those facing environmental hazards. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dr-bev...

Environmental Justice Pioneer
Dr. Beverly Wright
Deep South Center for Environmental Justice

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

Cardell Orrin pivoted from a successful tech career to lead Stand for Children Tennessee. Now he’s expanding beyond education into juvenile justice & community safety, transforming Memphis neighborhoods through powerful coalitions that amplify citywide impact. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/cardel...

Memphis Changemaker for Kids
Cardell Orrin
Stand for Children Tennessee

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

A pediatrician who exposed the Flint water crisis is pioneering Rx Kids—cash prescriptions for new mothers. With $1,500 during pregnancy & $500 monthly after birth, Dr. monahanna.bsky.social addresses a critical gap in family support when babies need it most. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dr-mon...

Prescribing Financial for Families
Dr. Mona Hanna
Rx Kids

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

Recognized by Time as one of 18 “Closers” of the racial wealth gap, @darrickhamilton.bsky.social is transforming thinking about economics. At @racepowerpolicy.org, he champions a revolutionary vision: a human rights economy prioritizing people over profits. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dr-dar...

Building a Just Economy for All
Dr. Darrick Hamilton
Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy at the New School

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

Leading #climate resilience work through the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, Samantha Hamilton demonstrates how community-driven solutions create healthier, more sustainable neighborhoods. Learn more about Samantha: pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/samant...

Visioning a Healthier Massachusetts
Samantha Hamilton:
Live Well Springfield Coalition

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

Through @cpcollective.bsky.social, Quetzal Flores weaves music, art & activism to transform East L.A. from within. As a Grammy-winning musician & community organizer, he challenges traditional movement-building by centering cultural justice and creativity. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/quetza...

A Legacy of Justice in East L.A.
Quetzal Flores
Community Power Collective

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

In a city often overlooked, Richard Burrell creates pathways to prosperity in Fresno's underserved neighborhoods. His community-centered approach connects residents with resources they need to thrive, proving transformation happens as communities lead the way. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/richar...

Real Change Through Authentic Connection
Richard Burrell
Live Again Fresno

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

As the driving force behind @uiainnovation.bsky.social, @bridgetburns.bsky.social brings together universities to tackle one of education's biggest challenges: making college work for everyone, especially first-generation and low-income students. Learn more: pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dr-bri...

Champion for Educational Success
Dr. Bridget Burns
University Innovation Alliance

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

Marcia Black honors a neighborhood that was erased by urban renewal. Through Black Bottom Archives, she preserves the rich history of a vibrant Black cultural hub—where Motown talents flourished and the community thrived before highways replaced homes. #displacement Read her story: bit.ly/4n7kANy

From Roots to Revival
Marcia Black
Black Bottom Archives

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

Dean Elizabeth Moje is reimagining education as the architect of Univ. of Mich. Marsal Education Program. Her visionary work at Marygrove in Detroit helps build seamless pathways from birth through college, showing how educational institutions can be true community partners. #Podcast: bit.ly/44mUpv2

Building Educational Bridges in Detroit
Dean Elizabeth Moje
University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

At the Center for Cultural Power in Oakland, Favianna Rodriguez harnessed creativity as a force for social transformation. Her bold approach shows how #artists & cultural workers can reshape narratives & inspire movements that address our most pressing challenges. #Podcast out now: bit.ly/4jOveWF

An Artist for the Ages
Favianna Rodriguez
The Center for Cultural Power

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

"The PathBreakers remind us to hold onto our high aspirations, to adapt with boldness" writes CEO Rip Rapson in his annual letter. "I am both sobered by the scale of challenges facing our cities & inspired by the ingenuity, courage & persistence of the leaders profiled in this report. bit.ly/4kIYz65

An illustration of Kresge President & CEO Rip Rapson and the quote: “PathBreakers see beyond conventional boundaries and understand that the most intractable urban challenges require us to work across sectors, disciplines, and traditional power structures.”

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

“One approach I turn to in moments of turmoil & profound change, such as the one our nation faces now, is to reflect on heroes who have overcome great obstacles” writes @ceciliamunoz.bsky.social in her annual letter. We'll double down on what we do best, focus on equity & opportunity. bit.ly/3HF7qHF

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 18/06/2025

Today, we're proud to unveil our 2024 Annual Report: PathBreakers. This digital report & new #podcast share the stories of 12 remarkable #leaders who cut through the red tape and other obstacles to progress to forge new solutions for #cities. pathbreakers.kresge.org Podcast: pod.link/1818178575

A blue brick background with the text: The Kresge Foundation PathBreakers 2024 Annual Report, and an illustration of a diverse group of twelve community leaders.

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 17/06/2025

Since 2010, funders have invested more than $500M in advancing the two-generation (2Gen) approach to increase economic & social mobility for families with low incomes. This report from Ascend at the @aspeninstitute.bsky.social offers strategies for supporting both children and adults together. #2Gen

A smiling Black family with a father, mother and two children and the text:
Read the Full Report
The 2Gen Investment Case: Making the Most of Capital in All its Forms
This new report provides learnings from investments, a comprehensive view of key 2Gen initiatives, and important considerations for expanding these grantmaking strategies to maximize impact for children and families.
Ascend Aspen Institute
#2Gen

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 12/06/2025

Six new staff members have joined the foundation in recent weeks. Welcome to (clockwise from top left): Katie Van Dusen, Jordan Duckens, Allie Levine, Jenny M. Garnica-Bermejo, Kelly Bailiff, Amani Strong. Learn more: bit.ly/43XMAuh

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 11/06/2025

Did you know that a single five-and-dime store launched in 1899 by Sebastian S. Kresge would lead to the growth of one of America's most enduring philanthropic legacies? On June 11, 1924, on his retail company’s 25th anniversary, Sebastian established The Kresge Foundation to promote human progress.

Celebrating 101 years The Kresge Foundation June 11, 1924-June 11, 2025

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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 10/06/2025

The sudden halt of federal funds has left community climate investments in limbo — but it's also creating opportunities for innovative financing. Join leaders from ImpactAlpha, Climate United, Justice Climate Fund, NYCEEC & Kresge to discuss how to reshape a market for green lending. bit.ly/4ktilCC

Impact Alpha Call No. 71: Climate Finance
Ramping up green lending - even without that 20 billion.
Wednesday, June 11, 10 am PDT/ 1 pm EDT
Head shots, name and organization of:
Beth Bafford, Climate United
Amir Kirkwood, Justice Climate Fund
Curtis Probst, NYCEEC
Aaron Seybert, The Kresge Foundation

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