• Intergenerational facility in Grand Rapids looks to expand

    Planned $40 million project would increase services for kids, teens, and older adults

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    In Detroit, Capital Impact Partners is addressing structural inequities in real estate development

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  • New YMCA in West Louisville reimagines public health through an equity lens

    Not for the community. With the community.

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    IFF clients give advice on how to spread awareness and act as allies

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  • Community developers should care about early education

    No type of facility development in the nonprofit sector is more daunting than early learning centers

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IFF's Learning Spaces: Three Stories of Growth

Safe and inspiring learning environments lay the foundation for positive early childhood experiences. That’s why IFF is working with high-quality early childhood providers to transform their spaces. IFF’s Learning Spaces program provides grants and technical assistance to upgrade early learning facilities in the Detroit area. The improvements are leading to increased capacity so that more Detroit families can access quality care. This video highlights stories from three providers who went through the program.

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Profile: Rick Velasquez shares lessons learned from over four decades of work with Illinois’ children and families

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Crain’s Detroit Business: JPMorgan Chase investing $675,000 to help 20 nonprofits led by or serving people of color

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Chicago Tribune: Starbucks gives $10 million to help boost small business in Chicago’s neighborhoods

October 29, 2019
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Crain’s Chicago Business: Starbucks investing $10 million to boost small business

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Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative launches in Detroit to maximize impact of local organizations on Detroit’s recovery

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Part 1: Reaching more leaders of color with the financing tools they want

Part 1: Reaching more leaders of color with the financing tools they want

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Intro: Two community investors, two Midwest cities, two approaches to reaching more leaders of color with the financing tools they want

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People Helping People Podcast with IFF’s Joe Neri and Omar Elhagmusa

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IFF clients give advice on how to spread awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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