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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) today announced the appointment of Karen Edwards to its board of trustees and the upcoming retirement of longtime trustee Roderick D. (Rod) Gillum, who has served on the foundation’s board since 2006.
The Indigenous peoples of North America are far from monolithic, but one thing we all share is the use of stories to pass knowledge down through the generations. Our stories make us who we are. These storytelling traditions are inextricably...
It’s been three years since Wimee’s Words first premiered on PBS in Michigan, and what began as a small puppet show has grown into a series reaching millions of households across the U.S. Now airing nationwide, the show’s creators are...
The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announced a joint investment of $1.5 million to support locally led efforts strengthening a future for Haitian children, families and communities.
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Education transforms lives. See how Doña Ana Community College supports New Majority Learners with career discovery, financial literacy, and community empowerment. Continue reading The magic of discovery at Every Child Thrives.
Kids of all ages dipped brushes into bright paint, covering large wooden letters that spelled out “THE CREEK” at Mill Race Park in downtown Battle Creek, Mich. The hands-on mural was just one art activity at the fifth annual Color...
The True Cost of Economic Security Measure developed by FPWA and the Urban Institute reveals that more than half of U.S. families — especially those with children — lack the resources needed to thrive, underscoring the urgent need for policies...
Read first-hand reflections on recovery, reimagining and lasting change in the years since Hurricane Katrina by those who have led their communities. Continue reading Community leaders reflect on 20 years since Hurricane Katrina at Every Child Thrives.
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, we honor the people and communities of New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast who have led the way in rebuilding and reimagining a more just future. Katrina was one of the most painful chapters...
WKKF is investing heavily in early care and education in Grand Rapids, recognizing its importance for the city's future by supporting the renewal of funding initiatives, expansion of preschool access and creation of evidence-based summer and year-round programs. Through partnerships,...
With the support of a Michigan Women Forward program, an early childhood caregiver gained the tools, training and resources to grow her business. Continue reading Supporting early education: Michigan Women Forward helps providers better serve Grand Rapids families at Every...
Food systems Ben Fugate, a member of WKKF grantee FoodCorps, wrote an original song called “Grow,” inspired by his food education work in Perry County, Kentucky. Ben was placed with partner organization Northfork Local Food and taught classes at the...