News in “Community Development”
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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 - From the field
Mercy Housing Foreclosure-Prevention Program Launched in Chicago Area
Mercy Housing has launched a new program with $100 million in unused Troubled Asset Relief Program money to slash loan balances to affordable levels on Chicago-area homes that are worth less than their debt. 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
September 23, 2011 - From the field
First Round of Winners of Apps 4 Metro Chicago Announced
Apps 4 Metro Chicago, the first ever regionally-based open data civic apps challenge, announced the first round of winners. Read More
September 23, 2011 - From the field
New Data Show Logjam in Chicago Area Foreclosures
According to MacArthur grantee the Woodstock Institute, Chicago region foreclosures are taking longer to complete in 2011 than in 2010. Read More
September 22, 2011 - In The Media
Chicago Apps Contest Winner SpotHero Fills Spaces in Tough-to-Park Neighborhoods
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
September 22, 2011 - In The Media
Milwaukee Recognized for Urban Farms, Aquaponics
From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Read More
August 18, 2011 - From the field
Chicago Launches New Program to Combat Foreclosures
The City of Chicago has launched a new initiative to prevent foreclosures and stabilize property values in Humboldt Park, Chatham, Chicago Lawn, West Woodlawn, Auburn Gresham, West Pullman, Belmont Cragin, Englewood, and Grant Boulevard. Read More
August 2, 2011 - Press release
Four CDFIs Vie for $8.25 Million in Awards for Responsible Financing Strategies
The Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance offers the awards in partnership with MacArthur. Read More
August 1, 2011 - Publication
Grantees Launch Innovative Foreclosure Prevention Program
The U.S. Treasury has approved the launch of the Mortgage Resolution Fund developed by Mercy Portfolio Services, a nonprofit organization created with start-up funding from the Foundation. Read More
July 26, 2011 - From the field
The Interrupters
This MacArthur-supported film follows three violence interrupters, members of CeaseFire, who have credibility on the streets because of their own personal histories, as they try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. Read More
July 26, 2011 - From the field
Successful Program Keeps People in Their Homes, Avoiding Foreclosure
Boston Community Capital — a community development financial institution — has been leading a successful effort to purchase foreclosed homes and sell them back to the original occupants through their Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods program. Read More
July 21, 2011 - Publication
Report Finds Importance of Utility Usage Data In Efforts to Reduce Energy Consumption and Housing Costs
Living Cities today formally announced the release of a study analyzing whole building utility usage databases for the nation’s multifamily housing stock. Read More
June 24, 2011 - From the field
Apps for Metro Chicago Illinois Competition Launched
The first ever regionally-based open government software challenge — Apps for Metro Chicago Illinois — was launched in Chicago. Read More
June 24, 2011 - From the field
Increasing Digital Access in Chicago Neighborhoods
The MacArthur-supported Smart Communities program works to increase digital access and use by families, businesses, and other institutions in five moderate- and low-income Chicago neighborhoods. Read More
