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LIIF’s LaToya Kyle Joins in Ribbon-Cutting for The Front Porch on Auburn in Atlanta

Community win in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Today, LIIF Vice President, Southeast Region LaToya Kyle (photo top, at far right) took part in the ribbon-cutting for The Front Porch on Auburn, a mixed-income infill venture that replaced vacant land and parking lots along Auburn Avenue — the first catalytic project on this historic Atlanta corridor…

LIIF CEO Daniel A. Nissenbaum Offers CDFI Insights at Invite-Only U.S. Treasury Meeting

On April 16, LIIF Chief Executive Officer Daniel A. Nissenbaum was honored to share insights on the critical role that CDFIs play when he attended an invite-only briefing with the U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community and Economic Development Alexandria Smith. For three decades, CDFIs have created innovative financing tools to revitalize communities by…

The Hechinger Report Includes LIIF’s Insights on Schools Tailor-Made for 4-Year-Olds

Districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds. Research shows that custom spaces affect child behavior and teacher satisfaction. LIIF was asked to offer insights on this topic. Read The Hechinger Report article. Read the Ms. Magazine article. (picked up) Scores of districts are adding this new grade of 4-year-olds. They have to figure…

Multi-Housing News Article Highlights LIIF-Originated Acquisition Loan to Breaking Ground

A Multi-Housing News article highlights a LIIF-originated $29.5 million acquisition loan, in participation with the New York City Acquisition Fund, that is strengthening the historically underserved community of East Harlem. This Breaking Ground adaptive reuse project will convert a 19-story former student-housing property into 435 units of affordable and supportive housing. There will be 261 units set…

LIIF CEO Daniel A. Nissenbaum Shares Insights on Columbia Business School Podcast

CEO Daniel A. Nissenbaum headed back to his alma mater, Columbia Business School, to speak on how and why his career trajectory has taken him to currently being at the helm of a community development financial institution (CDFI) strengthening communities across the nation. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: morempe.com. Our Board members are my…

LIIF Provides Donations to Four Organizations to Drive Los Angeles Wildfire Disaster-Relief Efforts

 CONTACT   Christopher Gil   Director of Strategic Communications and Influence    (415) 287-3197, cgil@liifund.org     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     LIIF Provides Donations to Four Organizations to Drive Los Angeles Wildfire Disaster-Relief Efforts     Donations will go to on-the-ground organizations with experience providing timely assistance in the region SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 7, 2025) — The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) has announced donations totaling…

Welcoming Scott Turner as HUD Secretary

The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) congratulates Scott Turner on his confirmation today as U.S Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). LIIF stands ready to partner with Secretary Turner and looks forward to working with him and the Administration to increase and preserve the supply of affordable homes throughout the country. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Secretary Turner highlighted the critical…