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Music, spoken word and the sharp cadence of youth-led dance filled the DoubleTree by Hilton ballroom in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan, reverberating through a packed space and prompting multiple standing ovations from community members. Performances by local poet Deja Excel-Johnson,...
The power of storytelling and connection catalyzes 10 years of healing while inspiring a vision for the future In 2017, 130 communities came together for the inaugural National Day of Racial Healing, a day that creates space to listen, learn...
Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy Award-winning journalist Trymaine Lee returns to New Orleans and Mississippi with "Hope in High Water," a documentary that highlights the leaders reimagining their communities. Continue reading Community-led healing and recovery: A Q&A with Trymaine Lee at...
Right now in the United States, too many children are missing the basics they need to grow up healthy and thrive. The systems that are meant to support their health, education and family well-being are broken. Year after year, policy...
The child care system in the United States doesn’t just affect children and parents, it’s woven into the fabric of our economy. But right now, that fabric is fraying. The child care system in the United States is broken and...
Every day, many families struggle to make ends meet, even with a job, and one unexpected expense can trigger a flood of instability. When children experience financial insecurity, their physical and mental wellbeing can be affected for years to come....
Americans spend significantly more on health than other wealthy countries. Yet, we face the worst health outcomes with the lowest life expectancy and highest maternal and infant mortality rates among peer nations. While our current health system fails everyone, it...
New Way Mississippi provides housing, job training and support to help people rebuild their lives after incarceration — strengthening families, workplaces and communities. Continue reading New Way home: Building stable futures after incarceration at Every Child Thrives.
Across the United States, bookstores, classrooms, performing arts studios and even kitchens have transformed into spaces of healing. For nearly two years, the digital media platform Word In Black has documented what that looks like on the ground. Continue reading...
Battle Creek is a vibrant community of 52,000 residents working urgently to build a stronger future for children and families. Like many Michigan communities, it faces a growing housing challenge causing hardship for many local families. With a shortage of...
trength is more than a moment of force — it’s built through steady, intentional effort. This month, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation highlights grantees strengthening their communities and creating brighter futures for children and families.
In this video, you’ll hear how Escalones has helped home-based providers establish and grow thriving businesses in one of New Mexico’s “child care deserts” in rural southern New Mexico. Continue reading Growing high-quality child care businesses in southern New Mexico...
Tips and inspiration to help your organization or community host a National Day of Racial Healing gathering. Continue reading Ultimate guide to hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event at Every Child Thrives.
INTERNSHIP DURATION: The summer internship program runs for 10 weeks from June until mid-August. The Kellogg Foundation Investment Office (“KFIO”) manages the Kellogg Foundation’s endowment by allocating capital to top-tier investment managers and direct investments across asset classes to advance...
JPS improved academic and graduation outcomes through an unprecedented coalition of families, educators, business leaders, faith groups and bipartisan public officials. Continue reading Jackson’s answer: listen to community, transform schools at Every Child Thrives.
The very first National Day of Racial Healing took place on Jan. 17, 2017, when more than 130 organizations came together – just weeks after community leaders first proposed the idea – to reflect, tell the truth of their experiences...
The 2025 Women Powered Coffee Summit, hosted by W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) grantee Bean Voyage, gathered more than 300 women producers, roasters, baristas and buyers from across the Americas, Asia and western Africa to celebrate the women transforming the global...