When Michigan Good Food Fund began in 2015, this statewide lending network prioritized investing in entrepreneurs who were providing healthy food to their communities. Since then, the collective has refined their definition of “good food” — that is, food and farm businesses supporting their communities by creating fairwage jobs and contributing to a more resilient and inclusive local food system in Michigan. What does that mean for food & farm entrepreneurs? If you’ve reached out to Michigan Good Food Fund in the past (or if you haven’t!), it might be time to reach out again. Check out their new website at: https://wkkf.co/kief
About us
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF invests in promoting thriving children, working families and equitable communities.
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http://www.wkkf.org/
External link for W.K. Kellogg Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Battle Creek, MI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1930
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Primary
One Michigan Avenue East
Battle Creek, MI 49017, US
Employees at W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Updates
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In the afterglow of ESSENCE festival 2024, we’re remembering when former Haitian Prime Minister Michèle Pierre-Louis, FOKAL, spoke there about “pockets of hope” in her country. Today, #HaitiPocketsOfHope is a growing movement to increase investment in local-led organizations building a brighter future for Haiti. To learn more about Haitian organizations leading positive change, visit haitipocketsofhope.com. Apre ESSENCE festival 2024, n ap sonje lè ansyen Premye Minis ayisyen Michèle Pierre-Louis,FOKAL, te pale la a de "pockets of hope" nan peyi l. Jodi a, #HaitiPocketsofHope se yon mouvman k ap grandi pou ogmante envestisman nan òganizasyon lokal k ap bati yon pi bèl avni pou Ayiti. Pou aprann plis sou òganizasyon ayisyen kap gide chanjman pozitif, vizite haitipocketsofhope.com
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Members of our Global Fellows Network recently visited Baixada Maranhão in Brazil, home to resilient Quilombo communities. Organized by Maria Regina Martins Cabral, the event aimed to understand and support local development through genuine listening and collaboration. The experience evolved into "Cazumbada," an immersive event where fellows from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and the U.S. engaged with local leaders and participated in hands-on workshops. This unique opportunity highlighted the power of community philanthropy and inspired a renewed commitment to social change. Learn more here: https://wkkf.co/ujsr
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"We find our connections, and once we find those connections we know we can build empathy for one another and then support one another in our journeys." - La June Montgomery Tabron, President and CEO of the Kellogg Foundation Racial healing is a powerful way to build trust among people with different life experiences. By fostering this trust, we can work together to create systems that value all people equally and advance racial equity within our communities. Let's commit to this journey together, watch Healing from the Inside Out: Transforming Ourselves and Our World: https://wkkf.co/e24w #HowWeHeal
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“It’s not a matter of ‘if New Orleans will win.’ But ‘when.’ And when New Orleans wins, we will see a community whose culture not only inspires but elevates and supports its culture bearers. You will see thriving children, working families, engaged communities and equitable systems.” We convened a cohort that explored unique capital investment opportunities in New Orleans and how to invest in the people and communities that are driving the city's future. Check out the session below and connect with us to learn more at roi@wkkf.org. https://wkkf.co/kflg
Opportunities for impact investors in New Orleans | Every Child Thrives
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Hope Starts Here Detroit is a powerful initiative launched in 2017 to transform early childhood systems in Detroit. This collaboration brings together The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, M&M Fisher Foundation, various agencies, community organizations and Detroit residents to create a city that prioritizes young children and families. Detroit faces significant challenges: Over 60% of children under five live in poverty, and infant mortality rates are double the national average. Hope Starts Here tackles these issues with a community-driven approach, engaging 18,000 residents and 225 organizations through 125 listening sessions. Guided by Six Imperatives, the initiative focuses on improving health care access, providing high-quality education, creating safe environments, aligning systems and securing funding. This effort has already led to substantial improvements, such as better health care access and increased high-quality early childhood spaces. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s support Detroit’s children and families on their journey to a brighter future. https://wkkf.co/lorf
Hope Starts Here puts Detroit's young children first
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In part two of our series, five WKKF grantees share their journeys toward centering racial equity within their organizational structures, practices and operations. From a community foundation in Kalamazoo to a Detroit-based grassroots policy organization focused on maternal health, these insights highlight the diverse approaches and challenges in embedding racial equity. Key organizations featured include: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Mothering Justice Health Net of West Michigan Teaching Lab U.S. Breastfeeding Committee Explore how these organizations are driving change and fostering inclusivity. Their stories offer valuable lessons for any organization committed to racial equity. https://wkkf.co/brsw
Organizational Journeys in Centering Racial Equity - Part Two
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Crypto Council for Innovation released its’ latest ethnographic research study ‘Building a More Inclusive Web3’ in collaboration with WKKF. Our study provides actionable insights into how Web3 fosters empowerment & financial inclusivity for underrepresented builders in the ecosystem. https://wkkf.co/ryvw
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Ze Min Xiao’s journey highlights the profound impact of belonging. As the founder, president and CEO of the Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging (BelongInUtah), Xiao's philosophy is clear: It’s not just about meeting basic needs, but about providing opportunities for people to contribute and feel authentic. Her epiphany came early in her career, working as a refugee liaison, where she learned the importance of belonging from a Rwandan genocide survivor. Today, Xiao's center in Utah focuses on bridging opportunity gaps in economic opportunity, education, health and housing. The center serves as a convener, building trust and coalitions to cocreate solutions with communities. For instance, they recently empowered parents to address academic disparities in their children’s schools. Xiao’s leadership journey is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Community Leadership Network and Global Fellows Network, fostering a robust network of leaders dedicated to equity and belonging. https://wkkf.co/mfqw Center for Creative Leadership
In Utah, Ze Min Xiao is reimagining what it means to belong | Every Child Thrives
https://everychildthrives.com
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"Throughout my life, I've experienced many healing moments. I know how transformative they are in shaping how you understand yourself and your relationships with others in the world. I'm excited about this partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation because racial healing is the ‘people work’ that is essential to making racial equity a reality for all of us." -Colman Domingo #ICYMI: Over the weekend at ESSENCE Festival 2024, Academy Award-nominated actor Colman Domingo and our President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron held space for a powerful conversation. They highlighted their own personal transformations, discussed identity, healing, growth and belonging and how that can ignite global change. https://lnkd.in/gkmmdgyw #ESSENCEfest24 #HowWeHeal
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