Honoring leadership and stronger communities
February 19, 2025
A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.
A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.
TIME’s Closers list honors Black leaders who are making significant strides in closing racial equity gaps.
Battle Creek united for the National Day of Racial Healing, celebrating culture, youth, and a vision for a future without racism. #HowWeHeal
A recent project shares firsthand experiences of Michiganders experiencing food insecurity. Many parents struggle to access fresh foods and often feel judged for receiving support.
In the nearly two decades since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has been a testament to hope, ingenuity and perseverance—rebuilding not just infrastructure, but systems that create opportunity. While significant progress has been made, critical work remains to ensure that growth is truly equitable and lasting.
Street art is often categorized as outsider art, yet it is a powerful way to democratize community expression and storytelling.
A recent project shares firsthand experiences of Michiganders experiencing food insecurity. Many parents struggle to access fresh foods and often feel judged for receiving support.
Situated in the heart of downtown, the new DoubleTree by Hilton is a symbol of the partnership between government, philanthropy, business and the community to create more opportunities for all people in Battle Creek.
A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.
A recent project shares firsthand experiences of Michiganders experiencing food insecurity. Many parents struggle to access fresh foods and often feel judged for receiving support.
Guiding the next generation toward equity and compassion is an essential part of building a world where every child thrives.
Proposed Medicaid cuts would hit rural communities hardest, where many rely on Medicaid/CHIP due to limited access to care and higher health disparities. Over 40% of rural children and many adults depend on these programs, making funding essential to safeguard health care access for vulnerable populations in these areas.
