David Carrig is a Digital Media Specialist at The Kresge Foundation, where he supports digital media communication and engages with topics related to climate change, health and wellness, construction, and culture. His diverse background includes roles as a digital reporter and editor at USA Today, focusing on financial and business news, as well as experience at Crain’s Detroit Business and the Michigan Small Business Development Center. David's work has been featured in The Kresge Foundation and REjournals.
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David Carrig's coverage focuses on philanthropy, equity, community leadership, and arts. He often features press releases and expert commentary from various organizations. To effectively reach out to him, consider offering insights on current initiatives related to philanthropy, equity advancement in communities or the arts sector. Additionally, providing unique perspectives on racial justice issues or collaborations aimed at combating urban challenges would likely capture his interest.
As David does not have a specific geographic focus but covers broad topics such as culture & society and health & wellbeing with a focus on philanthropy and equity-related themes globally, your pitches should align with these broader thematic areas rather than any particular geographical location unless it specifically pertains to Detroit or similar relevant contexts he has covered previously.
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By: David Carrig
At UNCF ‘s UNITE conference in Atlanta this month, the organization presented Kresge Foundation Education Program Managing Director Bill Moses with its Impact Partner Award recognizing extraordinary leadership and enduring commitment to advancing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through philanthropy, innovation and a partnership that has helped strengthen HBCUs for more than 20 years.
By: David Carrig
It was 2010, and Tap Bui was 24, riding with 60 elders from New Orleans East's Vietnamese community to the state capitol to advocate for a bill that would shut down a toxic landfill planned near their homes. The elders, many of whom had settled in the neighborhood in 1975 and rebuilt again after Katrina, had organized the trip themselves.
By: David Carrig
Helping children succeed in school and in life is the goal of Vision To Learn , a national nonprofit organization that brings free vision screenings, eye exams and glasses directly to students.
By: David Carrig
This July, 35 leaders from the Thrive Leaders Network gathered in Detroit for three days of connection, candid conversation and shared problem-solving, and to welcome the newest cohort of Thrive Leaders into the community. The Thrive Leaders Network combines an unrestricted award with programming for a network of national leaders from college access, success and … Continue reading Leading in this moment: Thrive Leaders Network gather in Detroit and welcome a new cohort
By: David Carrig
Q: What is green stormwater infrastructure, and how does it work? Q: How is green stormwater infrastructure different from traditional stormwater management?
By: David Carrig
What ten years of community-grounded work looks like “Relationships as Infrastructure” Learning together, building forward
By: David Carrig
The Works, Inc. is helping redefine what community development looks like in Memphis, one of four focus cities where Kresge does long-term, place-based work. The Works' comprehensive neighborhood revitalization and community development efforts in historically underserved Memphis neighborhoods strengthen pathways to stronger, safer communities for families. This looks like affordable housing programs, food security programs, social services, advocacy and community engagement.
By: David Carrig
In June 2024, several national foundations and nonprofit partners launched the Investing in America Child Care Partnership , an initiative to leverage public infrastructure and economic development funding alongside employer partnerships to strengthen and sustain early childhood systems in local communities. This partnership was formed as a coordinated effort to leverage federal infrastructure funding to strengthen local early care and education systems and increase access to high-quality, affordable child care in communities that house America's growing infrastructure workforce.
By: David Carrig
Elizabeth Davidson of Kresge's Social Investment Practice recently visited Edmondson Village Shopping Center in Baltimore, the first acquisition of the TREND Fund. She spoke with us about why Kresge invested, how the deal was built and what she found on the ground.
