The Kresge Foundation

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Edna McConnell Clark Foundation

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University of the Western Cape

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Greyston Foundation Inc.

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University of Southern California – Trade, Health and Environmental Impact Project

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Detroit

Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services

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AS220

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Wind on the Wires

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Detroit

The Kresge Foundation Headquarters

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Single Stop U.S.A. Inc.

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Our environment is making us sick warns Richard Jackson, health expert
America’s homes, businesses, transportation systems and public spaces are contributing to increases in obesity, chronic disease, loneliness and even depression, warns internationally...READ NEWS STORY
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About Us
In 1924, with an initial gift of $1.6 million, Sebastian Spering Kresge established The Kresge Foundation in Detroit. Twelve years earlier, he and his partner, John G. McCrory, opened the first five-and-10-cent store…LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KRESGE FOUNDATION
Planning for climate change
A survey finds communities in the Northeast are trying to plan for changes in climate, but need help…READ NEWS STORY
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Grant highlights illustrate our strategic goals, such as boosting the number of college graduates in the U.S.… GO TO GRANT HIGHLIGHTS
Eminent Artist – Bill Harris
Detroit’s distinguished author, literary critic, and college educator receives $50,000 prize from The Kresge Foundation... READ MORE ABOUT BILL HARRIS
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