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December 13, 2007 -
Press release
Wachovia Next Award Boosts Two Community Development Financial Institutions
Latino Community Credit Union, Durham, N.C., and ACCION Texas, San Antonio, TX are sharing an $8.25 million prize from the Opportunity Finance Network. Read More
November 28, 2007 -
From the field
Report on Prisoner Reentry Influences Crime Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a crime bill that includes several recommendations from a policy report by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, a MacArthur grantee. The bill, known as the Second ... Read More
October 31, 2007 -
Publication
New Directions in Community Change
Contents
President's Message: New Directions in Community Change
Vice President’s Message: Applying Market Dynamics to Community Change
New Communities Program: Improving Chicago’s neighborhoods
The NCP Approach At-a-Glance
Supporting Neighborhood Organizations: Grants to Community ... Read More
October 3, 2007 -
Press release
Community Revitalization Efforts in 10 Cities
MacArthur is awarding $4 million for comprehensive community revitalization efforts in ten U.S. cities based on the principles of Chicago's New Communities Program. Read More
October 3, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) National Leadership Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's partnership with LISC in Chicago and identifies core principles of that partnership that may prove useful to other cities' community development efforts. Read More
August 7, 2007 -
Video
Jonathan Fanton on community development in Chicago
Jonathan Fanton, president of the MacArthur Foundation, discusses the Foundation's investments in community and economic development through the New Communities Program.
Read MoreJune 27, 2007 -
Press release
Awards Program to Support Community Development Financial Institutions
MacArthur, in partnership with the Wachovia Foundation and the Opportunity Finance Network, announced a five-year $42 million awards program for community development financial institutions (CDFI) serving low-income and low-wealth people throughout the U.S. Read More
June 15, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by MacArthur Vice President Julia Stasch about the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Closing the Digital Divide
MacArthur Vice President of U.S. Programs Julia Stasch discusses a new report by the Task Force outlining ways to harness and accelerate ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide in Chicago. Read More
May 22, 2007 -
Press release
Community and Economic Development in Chicago Neighborhoods
MacArthur announced a new $26 million investment to support the nation’s largest community and economic development effort, which is focused on 16 of Chicago’s lowest-income neighborhoods Read More
May 22, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at a Press Event Announcing $26 Million for Chicago Neighborhoods
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces a renewed commitment of $26 million supporting the Chicago neighborhood revitalization efforts of the New Communities Project. Read More
May 1, 2007 -
Info sheet
Community and Economic Development
MacArthur’s community and economic development grantmaking is grounded in a comprehensive community revitalization effort in 16 Chicago neighborhoods called the New Communities Program. Read More
February 15, 2007 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of the Metropolis Project
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the Partnership for New Communities' efforts to raise $15 million to support the employment of public housing residents and spur economic development. Read More
December 13, 2006 -
Press release
Expanding Full Circle Community Mapping and Planning Efforts
The Chicago Agency for Metroplitan Planning recently announced a $600,000 grant from MacArthur that will expand its Full Circle community mapping and planning efforts. Read More
December 6, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Center for Working Families Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reflects on the Center for Working Families' successes in helping families find employment and public benefits and announces a new $3 million grant to help the Center expand. Read More
December 6, 2006 -
Press release
Helping More Low-Income Families Build Wealth
MacArthur will invest $3 million dollars to expand an innovative new effort to help low-income families in 13 Chicago neighborhoods achieve financial stability and build wealth. Read More
