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The Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation is a private, national foundation based in Detroit was established since 1924 by Sebastian Spering Kresge.
The foundation supports seven specifically defined programs: Arts and Culture, Community Development, Detroit, Education, Health, and Human Services. They partner with those organizations and individuals commited to the needs of poor people and communities.
The hallmark of their work as a foundation is creating opportunities for low-income people.
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www.kresge.org
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Blog - www.kresge.org/kresge-blog
Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheKresgeFoundation
Twitter - @kresgefdn
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/TheKresgeFoundation
The foundation supports seven specifically defined programs: Arts and Culture, Community Development, Detroit, Education, Health, and Human Services. They partner with those organizations and individuals commited to the needs of poor people and communities.
The hallmark of their work as a foundation is creating opportunities for low-income people.
Web Address
www.kresge.org
Social Media Links
Blog - www.kresge.org/kresge-blog
Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheKresgeFoundation
Twitter - @kresgefdn
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/TheKresgeFoundation
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Mayor Joins Community Leaders, Donors to Celebrate $4M Renovation of Clark Park ...
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Detroit's Clark Park has a new splash pad, sports courts, playground, picnic shelter, and moreand it's all thanks to some generous donors and community input, the Detroit Free Press...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Detroit's Clark Park has a new splash pad, sports courts, playground, picnic shelter, and moreand it's all thanks to some generous donors and community input, the Detroit Free Press...more
BlocPower Achieves Significant Climate Business Momentum in 2022
Foundation: Kresge Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
BlocPower was named Startup Innovator of the Year by the National Venture Capital Association, 4th Most Innovative Company in the World by...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
BlocPower was named Startup Innovator of the Year by the National Venture Capital Association, 4th Most Innovative Company in the World by...more
Wayne County Pulls Commitment Of $32M For New Small Business Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Michigan's Wayne County was supposed to pump $32 million into a fund that would help small businesses in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, it has pulled the plug, the Detroit Free...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Michigan's Wayne County was supposed to pump $32 million into a fund that would help small businesses in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, it has pulled the plug, the Detroit Free...more
Portrait of the Grant Maker as an Artist - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
In a 20-year career in grant making, Kresge Foundation president Rip Rapson has done hundreds of drawings to make philanthropy's complexity...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
In a 20-year career in grant making, Kresge Foundation president Rip Rapson has done hundreds of drawings to make philanthropy's complexity...more
Don't forget about the creative community in the rebuild of US infrastructure | Smart Cities Dive
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Rip Rapson is The Kresge Foundation's president and CEO and Regina Smith is managing director of its arts & culture program, which focuses...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Rip Rapson is The Kresge Foundation's president and CEO and Regina Smith is managing director of its arts & culture program, which focuses...more
Major New Philanthropic Effort Launched to Help U.S. Cities and Towns Access Federal ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
Government Innovation. Bloomberg Philanthropies Unveils the Local Infrastructure Hub: Support for U.S. Cities and Towns to Put Federal Funding...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
Government Innovation. Bloomberg Philanthropies Unveils the Local Infrastructure Hub: Support for U.S. Cities and Towns to Put Federal Funding...more
Biden's new EJ czar got her start by working 14-hour shifts - E&E News
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
White-Newsome brings a long resume of philanthropic work, government experience, academic research and public policy...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
White-Newsome brings a long resume of philanthropic work, government experience, academic research and public policy...more
Detroit presents medals to longtime arts figures in inaugural awards ceremony
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Riley said the award recipients are people “who have given lifetimes to the creative genius that has made Detroit what it is to people around...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Riley said the award recipients are people “who have given lifetimes to the creative genius that has made Detroit what it is to people around...more
Mayor Mike Duggan congratulated this year's ACE Honors Medal Recipients in a ceremony ...
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
During the event, Mayor Duggan spoke on the importance of creative arts in the workforce and community. The awards salute lifetime achievement...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
During the event, Mayor Duggan spoke on the importance of creative arts in the workforce and community. The awards salute lifetime achievement...more
Detroit Evening Report, April 6, 2022: Coalition launches pilot project to support Detroit ... - WDET
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation
DPC is supported by grants from The Kresge Foundation, the Hudson-Webber Foundation, the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation
DPC is supported by grants from The Kresge Foundation, the Hudson-Webber Foundation, the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
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