News Archives
2016
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Can you tackle poverty without taking on place?
In a new article from Urban Institute, the organization offers evidence-based ideas on the importance of place when combating the effects of poverty. Where you come from has a deep and lasting impact on your ability to achieve the American Dream of upward economic mobility. What can be done about it? A series of antipoverty policies can […]…
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CDFIs Brief Congress on Innovative Community Investment Solutions
On May 12, community development leaders met on Capitol Hill in briefings of staff to Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the critical role that community development financial institutions (CDFIs) play in connecting low income communities with the capital markets. Bi-partisan co-sponsors, Congressman Jose Serrano and Congressman Robert Dold, supported a […]…
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Year-Round Farmers Market Opens in Broome County New York
A ceremonial ribbon cutting marked the opening of Regional Farmers Market in Broome County, New York. The project will provide community members with year-round access to fresh fruits and vegetables. LIIF is proud to have supported this healthy foods initiative that will connect families in the area with nutritious market options. More Information: Watch highlights […]…
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A Million Square Feet of Opportunity
In Memphis, Crosstown Arts is revitalizing a historic Sears building into a vertical urban village using arts as a catalyst for community change. …
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A Million Square Feet of Opportunity
In Memphis, Crosstown Arts is revitalizing a historic Sears building into a vertical urban village using arts as a catalyst for community change. …
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LIIF Provides $10 Million NMTC Allocation to DC Community Hub
The Low Income Investment Fund has provided a $10 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits to Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), a cultural, educational and social services center located in southeast Washington. The contribution is part of $32.3 million in total financing led by SunTrust Banks, Inc. and in partnership with Enterprise. […]…
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Week of the Young Child
This week, the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) joins all of San Francisco in celebrating Week of the Young Child. For more than 20 years, LIIF has invested directly in early care and education as a pathway to opportunity for low income families. LIIF uses capital, capacity building and public advocacy to support the improvement […]…
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Avondale-Meadows Project Brings Healthy Food Into Indianapolis Community
LIIF partnered with Purpose Built Communities, The Meadows Community Foundation, and Strategic Capital Partners to provide $1 million for the construction of a retail space for affordable food as part of a holistic approach to creating healthier communities. The Avondale-Meadows project recently broke ground in Indianapolis, Indiana and will support healthier, more prosperous lives for […]…
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How Can We Give Children the Best Chance to Succeed?
Sometimes health investments are hidden in plain sight. LIIF President & CEO, Nancy O. Andrews, released a new blog post describing how LIIF came to discover its role in promoting community health and how we continue to find innovative ways to partner with the health sector. “Reflecting on where we’ve been, we should now be convinced that […]…
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Investments in NMTC Project Enhance Support for Affordable Senior Housing and Health Services
To-date, $79.3 million has been invested in the Site 6 development of Essex Crossing, which will offer 100 units of affordable housing for New York’s seniors. As reported by Affordable Housing Finance, seniors earning between $24,200 and $48,350 will be qualified for the residential units. The mixed-use development will also include a medical facility leased […]…
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