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October 13, 2009 -
From the field
Wachovia NEXT Awards Honor Two Community Development Financial Institutions
New Hampshire-based Community Loan Fund and Kentucky-based Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises (FAHE) are the recipients of the 2009 Wachovia NEXT $8.25 million Awards. Read More
August 21, 2009 -
In the Media
Contenders for 2009 Wachovia NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance Are Announced
August 12, 2009 -
From the field
Wachovia NEXT Awards Honor CDFIs
The Wachovia NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance, supported by a $25 million MacArthur program-related investment, honor community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Read More
June 23, 2009 -
Publication
Window of Opportunity State and Local Housing Preservation Project
This publication describes Window of Opportunity projects in 37 states. Read More
May 19, 2009 -
Press release
Helping Communities Revitalize Neighborhoods Hit Hard by Foreclosures
The National Community Stabilization Trust, a new collaborative venture of nonprofit housing organizations, private philanthropies, and financial institutions announced the launch of its national effort. Read More
February 26, 2009 -
Speech
State and Local Housing Preservation Leaders Media Briefing, Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Window of Opportunity, in which MacArthur is investing $32.5 million in 12 states, cities, and counties that are innovators in preserving affordable rental housing. Read More
February 9, 2009 -
In the Media
Crisis spurs $116 million in grants | Philanthropy Journal
From the Philanthropy Journal Read More
January 15, 2009 -
Press release
Stabilizing Neighborhoods Hit by Foreclosure Crisis
Mayor Richard M. Daley outlined the city’s plans for using more than $55 million from federal and private sources to revitalize Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by the national mortgage foreclosure crisis. Read More
December 11, 2008 -
From the field
Wachovia NEXT Awards Honor Two Community Development Financial Institutions
Chicago-based IFF and New Mexico-based Homewise were honored at the national 2008 Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Conference. Read More
October 15, 2008 -
Press release
MacArthur Commits $68 Million to Foreclosure Prevention and Mitigation in Chicago
To help combat the growing lending crisis and the rise of foreclosures in Chicago, MacArthur is investing $68 million in grants and low-interest loans in foreclosure prevention and mitigation efforts in local neighborhoods. Read More
October 15, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Announcement of the Foreclosure Prevention & Mitigation Project
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details the Foundation's commitment of at least $68 million dollars to keep homeowners in homes, assist renters displaced by foreclosure, and help the City of Chicago return foreclosed homes to the ... Read More
June 10, 2008 -
From the field
Ohio Sets Cap on Payday Loan Interest Rates
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland signed legislation that will cap interest rates on payday loans to 28 percent, compared with current rates that approach 400 percent. MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending provided technical assistance, research ... Read More
January 31, 2008 -
Speech
“Building Institutions for Social Change: The Case for Buy-and-Hold Philanthropy,” Keynote Speech by Jonathan Fanton at the PRI Makers Network Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relays his passion for program-related investments and urges other foundations to join MacArthur in that area. Read More
November 27, 2007 -
Press release
Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Across the Country
MacArthur will invest $150 million to preserve and improve at least 300,000 units of affordable rental housing across the country, tripling a commitment announced four years ago. Read More
November 14, 2007 -
Press release
Awards for State and Local Housing Preservation Leaders
MacArthur provided $35 million in new funding for innovative public sector initiatives to preserve and improve the existing stock of privately owned affordable rental homes Read More
