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Community Builders
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July 30, 2009 - From the field
MacArthur Grantees Participate in U.S.-Russia Civil Society Summit
In a show of support for Russian civil society groups, President Obama also addressed the U.S.-Russian Civil Society Summit in Moscow. More
November 7, 2007 - Speech
"Vision, Will and Partnership: Charting a New Course for U.S. Housing Policy," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Window of Opportunity National Policy Forum
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses ways in which policy choices might help reduce the loss of affordable housing to zero by 2020. More
June 22, 2006 - Speech
"The Power of Partnerships: Insights from Chicago's Plan for Transformation," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities Annual Meeting
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the formation of the Partnership for New Communities and its goal to help new neighborhoods succeed by encouraging residents to move to them and genearting economic opportunities. More
Grants to Community Builders
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$250,000Active Strategy
2011 (Inactive Grant)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — In support of the Community Life Program at Oakwood Shores mixed-income community in Chicago.
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$2,000,000Active Strategy
2009 (Duration 10 years)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Program-Related Investment in support of preservation of affordable rental housing in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions of the United States.
The MacArthur Foundation awarded Community Builders $2,250,000 between 2009 and 2012.