News in “Community Development”
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May 16, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Community Renewal Society’s 35 Under 35 Leadership Awards
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci highlights the Foundation's work with CRS, a grantee, and its leader, Calvin Morris. Read More
April 7, 2009 - From the field
New Task Force Coordinates Federal Transportation and Housing Investments
Citing research and work supported by the Foundation, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a new partnership to help American families gain better access to affordable housing, more transportation ... Read More
March 9, 2009 - From the field
Foreclosure Filings Continue to Grow in Chicago Region
This report from MacArthur grantee the Woodstock Institute shows that foreclosure filings in the Chicago region continue to grow. Read More
February 26, 2009 - Press release
How Housing Matters to Families & Communities 2008 Grant Recipients
Boston Medical Center/Children's HealthWatch (2008)
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (2008)
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City/Department of Housing Preservation and Development (2008)
Northwestern University (2008)
University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008 ... 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
January 15, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton at the City of Chicago’s Foreclosure Press Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes new Foundation initiatives intended to help stabilize Chicago neighborhoods hard hit by vacancy and foreclosure. 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
December 9, 2008 - From the field
Community Development Banks Gain Access to New Federal Funds
The Treasury Department announced that banks that are certified as community development financial institutions (CDFIs) can utilize funds from the government’s $700-billion financial rescue package. Read More
November 24, 2008 - In the Media
"A Tough Time to Draw New Donors"
From the Chicago Tribune
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November 17, 2008 - Press release
MacArthur's Grantmaking in Difficult Economic Times
Jonathan F. Fanton remarks on MacArthur's commitment to remaining a long-term, steadfast funder even in difficult economic times. Read More
October 28, 2008 - Press release
Helping Chicago Organizations Increase Their International Connections
MacArthur awarded $260,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with eight countries. 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
October 10, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the International Commission on Education for Development Professionals
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton unveils the Foundation's $15 million commitment to create 2-year Master’s Programs in Development Practice at up to 12 universities worldwide. Read More
September 4, 2008 - Press release
“Find Your Place in Chicago” Program
Mayor Daley and private and public sector partners announced the package of financial incentives and initiatives aimed at helping buyers save money on the purchase of a home in which the city has invested. Read More
