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November 26, 2012 -
Info sheet
Grantmaking in Chicago
The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More
October 24, 2012 -
From the field
Website Offers On-Demand Data About Congressional Districts
My District Data offers free, on-demand data reports that examine each Congressional district based on economic, employment, financial, educational, and housing conditions. Read More
September 27, 2012 -
From the field
NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance Honor Three Community Development Finance Institutions
The Clearinghouse CDFI, the Primary Care Development Corporation, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing have been announced as the winners of the NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance. Read More
September 24, 2012 -
Video
"O.C. Lender to Low-income Areas Gets Grant to Expand in Nevada"
From the Los Angeles Times
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September 20, 2012 -
Publication
Investing In What Works for America’s Communities
With poverty affecting one in six Americans, a new report by leaders in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors proposes innovative ideas that can bring new vitality to struggling communities. Read More
September 11, 2012 -
From the field
The Opportunity Fund Wins Award for Innovative Small Business Loan Product
San Jose-based community lender The Opportunity Fund has won the $100,000 NEXT Seed Capital Award for its innovative EasyPay financing product, which allows small businesses in distressed markets to repay loans through their credit and ... Read More
August 6, 2012 -
From the field
Treasury Department Supports CDFIs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced more than $186 million in grants and low-cost loans to community development financial institutions (CDFIs) across the country. Read More
August 2, 2012 -
From the field
NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance Announce 2012 Finalists
Winners of the NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance plan to expand national access to affordable housing, healthcare, and nonprofit community facilities in distressed communities across the U.S. Read More
July 15, 2012 -
In the Media
"What Will be the Impact of 'Impact Investing'?"
From The Washington Post
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June 28, 2012 -
From the field
Grantee and Starbucks Expand Successful Jobs Campaign
The Opportunity Finance Network and Starbucks announced an expansion of their Create Jobs for USA Campaign, which has raised more than $11 million for community development financial institutions (CDFIs) nationwide. Read More
May 10, 2012 -
From the field
PRI Makers Network and More for Mission Join to Become Mission Investors Exchange
A new organization, Mission Investors Exchange, provides a resource for foundations and other organizations that use investments as tools for achieving their philanthropic goals. Read More
February 16, 2012 -
Grantee Profile
Community Investment Corporation, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Community Investment Corporation supports owners and operators of multifamily rental properties to help stabilize communities in Chicago. Read More
