News Archives
2013
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New Hope in the New Year for Sandy-Affected Businesses
In a recent op-ed published in the Huffington Post, Mark Pinsky, President and CEO of Opportunity Finance Network, highlights the response of the CDFI industry in the devastating wake of Hurricane Sandy. Bringing attention to a number of projects that are helping to rebuild small businesses, healthy food providers, charter schools, low-income housing and community facilities, Mr. Pinsky places the spotlight on the key role of CDFIs — a common vision of making a difference for low income communities and people…
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Breaking Ground On St. Anthony’s New Dining Room & Mercy Housing Senior Center
2012
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Rebuilding Sandy-Afflicted Neighborhoods With Healthy Food Options
The lack of access to affordable, nutritious, and fresh foods remains a persistent problem as many parts of New York City and surrounding communities continue relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In a recent op-ed on The Huffington Post, Karen Karp, President of Karp Resources, highlights the need to confront the already-strained healthy food supply that has been further depleted by Hurricane Sandy…
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Bank of America Funds $20 Million Investment to Support Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Efforts
LIIF is among 13 community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to receive funding from Bank of America to provide financing for small businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Bank of America is committing $20 million in low cost financing to CDFIs through this initiative. As communities devastated by the storm move from relief to recovery […]…
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Bay Area TOAH Fund Recognized by EPA for Smart Growth Achievement
The Bay Area Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing Fund (TOAH Fund) is among seven projects from across the country to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 2012 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. The TOAH Fund received an honorable mention in the Programs and Policies category for its…
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Public Charter Schools Grow Beyond ABCs with NMTCs
The December issue of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits features an article discussing how NMTCs are used in the charter school sector.…
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NMTCs Fund School Purchase, Keep More Dollars in Classroom
The November issue of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits features a story about LIIF’s investment in the development of a campus for high-performing charter schools in Los Angeles, CA. Green Dot Public Schools is a leading charter management organization in Los Angeles with 18 schools that serve 8,300 students, 94% of whom are low income. The project was funded through the JPMorgan Chase NMTC Fund for High-Performing Charter Schools…
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LIIF Commits $1 Million to Communities Affected by Sandy
The Low Income Investment Fund’s (LIIF’s) thoughts and concerns are with the people and communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. To support recovery efforts, LIIF is committing $1 million to ensure that those hardest hit by the storm have access to food and much needed services.…
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Year-round Regional Farmers Market Planned for Broome County
LIIF is providing financing to Broome County for the construction of a permanent farmer’s market in a public park in Binghamton, NY. As part of LIIF’s New York Healthy Food & Healthy Communities (HFHC) Fund, the project will provide a consistent and permanent source of fresh produce to a surrounding community that currently lacks access […]…
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New Market Tax Credit Financing Paves the Way For a New Medical Center in Hilltop
