FreshLo grantees discuss ways to make food, arts and culture part of neighborhood revitalization work
FreshLo initiative is a joint effort by Kresge’s Arts & Culture Programand Health Program. It merges the goals of both programs – reducing health disparities that lead to poor health outcomes embedding Creative Placemaking – the intentional integration of arts, culture and design into community development – into neighborhood revitalization. It embodies The foundation’s philosophy that catalytic change to improve opportunity for low-income persons in America’s cities requires a multi-layered approach – not simply one program or sector working alone.
Grantees from around the country gathered last week in the first convening sponsored by Kresge’s Fresh, Local and Equitable grant initiative (FreshLo), a joint effort by the foundation’s Arts & Culture and Health programs. The three-day event in Cleveland brought together more than 80 people, including representatives from 26 organizations awarded Kresge grants to create strategies that strengthen economic vitality, cultural expression and health outcomes in urban, low-income communities.