News Archives
2014
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Community groups applaud Fannie, Freddie funding Capital Magnet Fund
In an article from HousingWire, LIIF is highlighted alongside its CDFI partners in commending the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for reinstating funding for the Capital Magnet Fund…
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LIIF & Partners Applaud Reinstated Funding for Capital Magnet Fund
LIIF joined some of the nation’s leading Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to commend the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in its decision to direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to begin contributing funds to the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) …
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Federal Housing Finance Agency Reinstates Funding for Capital Magnet Fund
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How Much Do Healthy Communities Cost?
In a new commentary published by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Nancy O. Andrews, LIIF’s President and CEO, explores the cost of transforming the health and well-being of vulnerable children and families at the community level. Ms. Andrews examines the public investment needed to support two of the most critical factors that support health for low income families – affordable housing and early education…
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People + Place = Prosperity Accelerated | Annual Report 2014
LIIF believes that ensuring our nation’s prosperity means giving families a chance to get ahead through access to good schools, health care, affordable homes, quality child care, jobs and transportation. Our 2014 Annual Report highlights how LIIF accelerates progress for people and places…
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Vincent Academy breaks ground on new school site
LIIF joined teachers, supporters and parents of Oakland based Vincent Academy for a groundbreaking ceremony at the school’s new location. Founded in 2010, Vincent Academy is a charter school offering a high-quality academic curriculum to low income children in West Oakland…
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Goldman Sachs & NY-based Developer Triangle Equities Receive Top NMTC Award
Multi-Housing News profiled the Triangle Plaza Hub and its selection as the recipient of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Community Development Award of the Year in the Real Estate. The award was presented to New-York based developer Triangle Equities together with Goldman Sachs Bank USA, LIIF and the National Community Fund…
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New York-based Developer Triangle Equities Receives 2014 Community Development Award for $35 Million Bronx Neighborhood-Oriented Project
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South LA charter celebrates community garden’s first harvest
The LA School Report recently profiled the Citi Gardens Fall Festival event, which brought together 500 students, family members and faculty from two Alliance College-Ready Public Schools (Alliance) to celebrate the opening of Citi Gardens in Los Angeles…
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South Los Angeles Schools to Celebrate New Effort to Reduce Food Insecurity, Improve Health in Low-Income Neighborhoods
