News in “Housing”
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February 24, 2011 - In The Media

MacArthur Awards $5.6 Million for Housing Research
Affordable Housing Finance
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February 10, 2011 - In The Media

Recession Takes Severe Toll on Low-Income Renters
McClatchy
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February 10, 2011 - In The Media

IU Research Joins Team from Three Schools Studying How Foreclosures Affect Kids' Grades
Associated Press
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February 7, 2011 - Article

9 Groups Receive Grants for How Housing Matters to Families & Communities Program
Boston College (2010)
Brown University (2010)
Harvard University (2010)
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City/Department of Housing Preservation and Development (2010)
New York University (2010)
RAND- Social Networks (2010)
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February 7, 2011 - Press release

MacArthur Awards $5.6 Million to Support Research on How Housing Matters to Children, Families, and Communities
Recipients will mine and connect existing data sets, such as the U.S. Census and school statistics, in new ways to reveal insights into the effectiveness of housing policies and related public programs. Read More
February 1, 2011 - Publication

Housing Affordability Remains a Challenge for America's Working Families
One in four working households in the United States spends more than half of its income on housing costs, according to a new report by the Center for Housing Policy, a MacArthur grantee. Read More
January 20, 2011 - In The Media

Chicago Challenge: Maintaining a Strong Middle Class
Chicago Tribune
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January 10, 2011 - Publication

Affordable Housing Developments Create Jobs & Grow Local Economies
The construction and rehabbing of affordable housing developments creates jobs and contributes to the economic vitality of communities, according to a MacArthur-supported research brief by the Center for Housing Policy. Read More
December 15, 2010 - From the field

Public Housing Residents Train Green
Chicago public housing residents learn home improvement skills, reading, and math to help prepare them for advanced green job training. Read More
December 14, 2010 - Press release

Innovative Public-Private Partnership Introduces $100 Million Program to Preserve Affordable Rental Homes
An innovative partnership to finance the preservation of federally-subsidized rental housing in underserved markets brings together major financial institutions, philanthropy, and the federal government. Read More
December 6, 2010 - In The Media

Chicago Public Housing Program Targets Most Vulnerable Residents
WBEZ
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December 1, 2010 - Publication

Many Vulnerable Chicago Public Housing Residents Enjoy Better Health, Housing, and Employment, but Youth Still Distressed
An Urban Institute project shows that the most disadvantaged Chicago residents have improved quality of life indicators. Read More
November 23, 2010 - From the field

Opportunity Chicago Helps 5000 CHA Residents Find Jobs
Opportunity Chicago, a MacArthur-supported workforce development initiative for Chicago public housing residents, has helped more than 5,000 people find employment, according to a new report. Read More
November 17, 2010 - Speech

Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci shares his insights into philanthropy while discussing his background and his goals for the Foundation. Read More