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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
September 25, 2008 - In the Media
"Chicago to Home Buyers: Find Uour Place"
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September 15, 2008 - Commentary
MacArthur's Julia Stasch Highlights the Importance of Affordable Housing
In a commentary in Illinois Issues, Stasch emphasizes the importance of preserving affordable rental housing in U.S. cities in the midst of a mortgage crisis. 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
September 4, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the “Find Your Place in Chicago” Launch
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces The Partnership for New Communities' $1 million commitment towards stimulating sales in mixed-income developments throughout Chicago. Read More
September 1, 2008 - Press release
How Housing Matters to Families & Communities Initiative
How Housing Matters is an ongoing, five-year, $25 million research initiatives to deepen the literature on the effect that investments in affordable housing have on social and economic outcomes. Read More
June 12, 2008 - From the field
Beyond the $10 Million Milestone in Supporting Chicago Neighborhoods
The Partnership for New Communities announced that it has surpassed the $10 million milestone in grants benefiting Chicago neighborhoods. Read More
April 30, 2008 - Publication
Mortgage Turmoil Contributes to Rental Affordability Woes, According to Harvard Report
The current mortgage turmoil reaches deep into rental markets, according to new research on rental housing market dynamics released today by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Read More
April 29, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton to the Finalists of the Award for State and Local Housing Preservation Leaders
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how a renewed national interest in housing, coupled with research like that produced by the Foundation's How Housing Matters initiative, present an opportunity to reform American housing. Read More
March 7, 2008 - From the field
Community Foundation to Address Need for More Affordable Housing
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties today announced a $5 million grant from MacArthur to help address the pressing need for more affordable housing. Read More
February 14, 2008 - From the field
Rental Housing Gets Boost in Administration Budget
Policy analysis and outreach by the MacArthur-supported National Housing Trust and other affordable housing grantees helped win a $1.2 billion increase in the Administration's proposed 2009 budget compared to last year. The increase includes ... 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
