News in “Community Development”
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January 28, 2010 - From the field
Federal Funds for Chicago Foreclosure Prevention and Mitigation
The City of Chicago received $98 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to expand a MacArthur-supported initiative launched last year to prevent and reduce foreclosures. Read More
December 23, 2009 - From the field
Congress Approves New Spending for CDFIs
In a victory for community financial development institutions (CDFIs), newly-passed legislation includes $247 million for the CDFI Fund of the U.S. Treasury Department — a dramatic increase over its $107 million budget in 2009. Read More
November 25, 2009 - From the field
New Investments for Community Development Financial Institutions
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) will receive new investments based on the efforts of a number of MacArthur grantees. Read More
November 5, 2009 - From the field
White House Looks to Chicago's New Communities Program
The White House sees Chicago’s New Communities Program as a source for ideas on urban revitalization for the nation. Read More
October 29, 2009 - Publication
Report Helps Prompt Banks to Modify Overdraft Fees
The Center for Responsible Lending, a MacArthur grantee, released a report on the overdraft fees collected by banks and credit unions, which helped prompt fee modification by some of the nation's biggest banks. Read More
October 16, 2009 - From the field
Wachovia NEXT Awards Recognize Organizations for Investing in Community Development
Two of the nation’s leading community development financial institutions — New Hampshire-based Community Loan Fund and Kentucky-based Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises — received the 2009 Wachovia NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance. Read More
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
September 3, 2009 - From the field
Chicago 2016 and World Sport Chicago Announce Youth Scholarship Program
Chicago 2016 and World Sport Chicago announced the launch of World Sport Chicago Scholars, created to help Chicago youth prepare for and succeed in college. Read More
September 2, 2009 - Press release
Efforts to Boost Illinois Census Results
MacArthur and an alliance of nine other Illinois foundations and 60 nonprofits announced the launch of Count Me In, a state-wide campaign to boost by 37 percent the number of hard-to-count populations in the 2010 census. Read More
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 1, 2009 - In The Media
"'Green Boot Camp' at Harvard to Draw Top Officials from 17 U.S. Cities and the Obama Administration"
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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
May 16, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Community Renewal Society’s 35 Under 35 Leadership Awards
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton 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
