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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
December 16, 2011 -
From the field
CDFIs Gain New Support and Visibility
Opportunity Finance Network's recent national conference featured announcements of new support for community development financial institutions. Read More
November 10, 2011 -
In the Media
Venture: Housing Group Faces a Changed World
From WBEZ Chicago Read More
November 1, 2011 -
In the Media
A Foundation that Doesn't Give Away Money? Sometimes, MacArthur Chief Says, It's the Best Approach
From Medill Reports Read More
November 1, 2011 -
In the Media
Greensburg-based Lending Program Awarded 'Oscar' in its Field
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Read More
November 1, 2011 -
From the field
Starbucks Partners with MacArthur Grantee to Support Community Development Lenders
In a partnership with the Foundation-supported Opportunity Finance Network, Starbucks will provide capital grants to select Community Development Financial Institutions. Read More
October 25, 2011 -
Press release
Wachovia NEXT Awards Honor Two Community Development Financial Institutions
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in Wiscasset, ME and The Progress Fund in Greensburg, PA. are the recipients of the 2009 Wachovia NEXT $8.25 million Awards. Read More
October 17, 2011 -
From the field
Affordable Housing Saved in DC Neighborhood
The MacArthur-supported National Housing Trust-Enterprise Preservation Corporation helped low- and moderate-income tenants buy their Washington, D.C., apartment back from developers and renovate it. Read More
August 30, 2011 -
In the Media
Rahm Emanuel Announces $20 Million Loan Pool to Target Foreclosures
From the Chicago Sun-Times Read More
August 30, 2011 -
In the Media
Emanuel Targets Nine Neighborhoods in Foreclosure Fight
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
August 30, 2011 -
In the Media
Foreclosure Loan Program To Stabilize Hard-Hit Chicago Neighborhoods, Mayor Emanuel Says
From The Huffington Post Read More
