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  1. December 06, 2024

    Stronger Nonprofits Initiative Concludes Latest Chicago Cohort
    Category: Stories
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  2. December 05, 2024

    Crain’s Grand Rapids Business: Developer Adds Child Care Center to Grand Rapids Project—And Eyes More Across West Michigan
    Category: Press
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  3. December 04, 2024

    Community Economic Development Association of Michigan: How CDFIs Strengthen Nonprofits: 10 Years of IFF’s Impact in Detroit
    Category: Press
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  4. December 01, 2024

    November 2024 Loan Round-up
    Category: Stories
  5. November 26, 2024

    Indianapolis Nonprofit Invests in Self-Sufficiency with Purchase of Longtime Headquarters
    Category: Stories
  6. November 25, 2024

    Creating Green Buildings: A Guide to Energy Assessments for Nonprofit Organizations
    Category: Resources
  7. November 25, 2024

    How IFF is Helping Kids Win in Missouri by Supporting Local Solutions That Expand Access to Quality Child Care
    Category: Stories
  8. November 25, 2024

    Second Wave Media: Nonprofits and Neighbors Provide Insight, Pride, Propel 49507 Community Development
    Category: Press
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  9. November 19, 2024

    Crain’s Chicago Business Recognizes IFF’s José Cerda III as 2024 Notable Latino Leader
    Category: Stories
  10. November 19, 2024

    Northwest Indiana Business Magazine: Advisory Council Leads State Prison Redevelopment
    Category: Press
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  11. November 18, 2024

    The Michigan Chronicle: A New Chapter for Pontiac: Developers Break Ground on Casa Del Rey Apartments
    Category: Press
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  12. November 12, 2024

    Canton Repository: ABCD Honors Leader Will Dent, Continues Expansion with New Offices, Apartments
    Category: Press
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  13. November 08, 2024

    Caring for MI Future Grantees Demonstrate the Program’s Impact and Importance
    Category: Stories
  14. November 08, 2024

    WOOD Radio: U.S. Rep. Scholten Joins Grand Rapids Leaders in Breaking Ground for Southtown Lofts
    Category: Press
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  15. November 04, 2024

    Outlier Media: From Paint Color to Air Quality, Designing Better Learning Environments for Detroit Kids
    Category: Press
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  16. November 01, 2024

    October 2024 Loan Round-up
    Category: Stories
  17. November 01, 2024

    Affordable Housing Finance: Treasury Awards $246.4 Million to Boost Affordable Housing
    Category: Press
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  18. October 29, 2024

    Negocios Now: JPMorganChase Invests Nearly $11M in Chicago’s South and West Sides for Economic Growth
    Category: Press
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  19. October 25, 2024

    It Takes a Village Family of Schools Celebrates Expansion to New Campus on Chicago’s South Side
    Category: Stories
  20. October 23, 2024

    12 Questions to Ask a Lender When Considering a Loan for a Nonprofit Facility Project
    Category: Resources
  21. October 23, 2024

    High-Performing Charter School Expands to Create Pathways to Local STEM Careers for More Milwaukee Students
    Category: Stories
  22. October 23, 2024

    Going “All In” on Affordable, Inclusive Housing for People with Disabilities in Central Ohio
    Category: Stories
  23. October 17, 2024

    IFF Selected to Participate in CDFI Fund’s Record-Setting 2024 Bond Guarantee Program
    Category: Stories
  24. October 11, 2024

    U.S. Department of the Treasury: Treasury Guarantees $498 Million in Bond Financing for Projects in Low-Income Communities, Marking Largest Bond Issuance in Program History
    Category: Press
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  25. October 10, 2024

    New Early Childhood Center Coming to Grand Rapids’ Boston Square Neighborhood
    Category: Stories
  26. October 09, 2024

    9&10 News: Housing Summit Returns to Traverse City to Examine Affordable Housing Solutions
    Category: Press
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  27. October 08, 2024

    Coming Soon: Home First’s Access South Cook
    Category: Stories
  28. October 04, 2024

    The St. Louis American: Affordable Housing Development Makes Home in Metro East
    Category: Press
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  29. October 02, 2024

    Second Wave Michigan: Growing Fruitful Neighborhoods – IFF’s Commitment to Eastside Detroit
    Category: Press
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  30. October 01, 2024

    September 2024 Loan Round-up
    Category: Stories
  31. September 30, 2024

    IFF’s Stephen Westbrooks Recognized by Ingram’s Magazine as One of “50 Missourians You Should Know”
    Category: Stories
  32. September 30, 2024

    News is Out: Ambitious Arts Initiative Uncovers ‘Treasures’ Created by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Chicagoans
    Category: Press
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  33. September 25, 2024

    IFF’s Continuum in Practice: Supporting Community-Driven Revitalization in Southeast Grand Rapids
    Category: Stories
  34. September 25, 2024

    How a Small Loan is Adding Up to Big Impact for Homeowners in Northeast Ohio
    Category: Stories
  35. September 25, 2024

    Seven Budget-Friendly Investments to Upgrade School Facilities
    Category: Resources
  36. September 24, 2024

    Ingram’s Magazine: IFF Executive Director Stephen Westbrooks Named One of 50 “Missourians You Should Know”
    Category: Press
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  37. September 23, 2024

    Celebrating 30 Years of the CDFI Fund
    Category: Press
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  38. September 19, 2024

    American Banker: How the Home Loan Banks’ Reform Proposals Fit into Harris’s Housing Goal
    Category: Press
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  39. September 18, 2024

    Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast: Grantmaking to Preserve Cultural Heritage with Victoria Lakes-Battle and Dr. Jeffreen Hayes
    Category: Press
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  40. September 18, 2024

    Windy City Times: Ambitious Arts Initiative Uncovers ‘Treasures’ Created by BIPOC Chicagoans
    Category: Press
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  41. September 17, 2024

    Michigan Chronicle: $30 Million Redevelopment Transforms Historic Auto Plant into Vibrant Community Hub
    Category: Press
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  42. September 13, 2024

    Crain’s Grand Rapids Business: Construction Starts on Long-Awaited First Apartments at Boston Square Together Project
    Category: Press
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  43. September 09, 2024

    KSDK-TV: St. Louis Voters Weigh In on How to Spend $250 Million Rams Settlement Money
    Category: Press
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  44. September 04, 2024

    Chicago Defender: It Takes a Village Leadership Academy’s Bronzeville Campus Celebrates Successful First Day of School
    Category: Press
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  45. September 01, 2024

    August 2024 Loan Round-up
    Category: Stories
  46. August 30, 2024

    IFF Joins FHLBank Chicago, Illinois Housing Development Authority, and Rep. Sean Casten for Discussion Focused on Housing Solutions for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District
    Category: Stories
  47. August 29, 2024

    Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago: FHLBank Chicago Convenes IFF, Illinois Housing and Development Authority and Rep. Sean Casten to Discuss Housing Solutions for Illinois 6th District
    Category: Press
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  48. August 27, 2024

    Affordable Housing Finance: Illinois Affordable Housing Development Closes on Financing
    Category: Press
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  49. August 27, 2024

    A New Tribal Facility in Rural Wisconsin Leverages New Markets Tax Credits to Transform Health and Wellness Services
    Category: Stories
  50. August 27, 2024

    Leveraging Kansas’ First 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Match Preserves Affordable Housing for Seniors
    Category: Stories
    Apartment building with gray wood siding and red brick façade, featuring small balconies and an irregular roofline.
  51. August 27, 2024

    How to Select an Architect for Nonprofit Facilities Projects
    Category: Resources
  52. August 22, 2024

    Multi-Housing News: Turnstone JV to Start Construction of Illinois Affordable Project
    Category: Press
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  53. August 20, 2024

    Celebrating the McClellan Early Childhood Center
    Category: Stories
    Welcome sign for McClellan Ribbon Cutting.
  54. August 19, 2024

    Milwaukee’s Serenity Inns Opens the Doors to New Residential Treatment Facility
    Category: Stories
  55. August 15, 2024

    St. Louis Business Journal: Stephen Westbrooks of IFF Does the Heavy Lifting on Nonprofit Real Estate Projects
    Category: Press
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  56. August 13, 2024

    Kent County: Kent County and IFF Award Nearly $10M Affordable Housing Loans to Three Local Development Projects
    Category: Press
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  57. August 08, 2024

    Second Wave Michigan: Commongrounds Uses Co-Op Model to Serve Missing Needs of the Community
    Category: Press
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  58. August 02, 2024

    Crain’s Detroit Business: Final Pieces of Cradle-to-Career Plan at Marygrove Campus in the Works
    Category: Press
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  59. August 01, 2024

    Webinar: Access to Capital for Nonprofit-Led Community Revitalization
    Category: Stories
  60. August 01, 2024

    July 2024 Loan Round-up
    Category: Stories
  61. July 31, 2024

    Rapid Growth Media: Avenue Apartments’ Renovation Creates Upgrades, More Units
    Category: Press
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  62. July 29, 2024

    Honoring an Indianapolis Community’s Past by Facilitating a Resident-Driven Plan for the Future
    Category: Stories
  63. July 29, 2024

    To Rent or Buy? Considerations for Nonprofits in Need of a New Facility
    Category: Resources
  64. July 29, 2024

    Cultivating St. Louis’ Next Generation of Community Leaders at Urban Sprouts Child Development Center
    Category: Stories
  65. July 23, 2024

    Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund Helps Upgrade Michigan’s Early Learning Spaces
    Category: Stories
  66. July 23, 2024

    Second Wave Michigan: MiLEAP Fund Provides Essential Equipment, Upgrades for Child Care Facilities
    Category: Press
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  67. July 16, 2024

    Foundation for Homan Square Celebrates Past, Present, and Future Housing Opportunities
    Category: Stories
    A gathering of people are standing outside in front of two homes. There is a tent and balloons and it looks to be a celebration.
  68. July 15, 2024

    NeighborWorks Capital: Industry Leaders Come Together to Ensure Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds (GGRF) Reach Underinvested Communities
    Category: Press
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  69. July 12, 2024

    Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Panel Discussion: Child Care Innovations from the 7th District
    Category: Stories
  70. July 11, 2024

    Regions Bank: ‘Small Dollars, Huge Impact’
    Category: Press
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  71. July 11, 2024

    Crain’s Detroit Business: Detroit Seeks Developer for Neighborhood Center Near Michigan Central
    Category: Press
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  72. July 10, 2024

    Michigan Business Network: Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Gov. Whitmer Announces MSF Support for Increased Housing in Detroit and Pontiac
    Category: Press
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  73. July 10, 2024

    Weekly Citizen: Celebrating Community Champions – LISC Chicago Announces Winners of the 30th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
    Category: Press
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  74. July 10, 2024

    Urban Institute: Federal Home Loan Banks Can Act Now to Better Support Community Development
    Category: Thought Leadership
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  75. July 09, 2024

    City of Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Major Accomplishments Since Launch of Cut the Tape Initiative
    Category: Press
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  76. July 08, 2024

    Newcity: Chicago Cultural Treasures Receives $3 Million Funding
    Category: Press
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  77. July 08, 2024

    Outlier Media: Hope Starts Here – Detroit’s Children Enriched by Network of Resource Groups Addressing Community-Identified Goals
    Category: Press
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  78. July 01, 2024

    June 2024 Loan Round-up
    Category: Stories
  79. July 01, 2024

    Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago: Childcare Facility Financing – Perspectives from Three Decades of Supporting Childcare Centers
    Category: Press
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  80. July 01, 2024

    IFF Announces Second Round of Funding, Additional $3 Million Awarded to Chicago’s Cultural Treasures Grantees
    Category: Press
  81. June 28, 2024

    IFF’s Home First Celebrates the Completion of 20 Units of Accessible, Scattered-Site Supportive Housing
    Category: Stories
  82. June 27, 2024

    U.S. Department of Commerce: Convening Private Sector, Non-Profit and Philanthropic Leaders for First-of-Its-Kind National Child Care Innovation Summit
    Category: Press
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  83. June 26, 2024

    Home Sweet Homan: Affordable, Single-Family Smart Homes Offer Wealth-Building Opportunities on Chicago’s West Side
    Category: Stories
  84. June 26, 2024

    Understanding the Role of an Owner’s Representative for Nonprofit Facilities Projects
    Category: Resources
    A photo of the outside of the PACE KC Adult Wellness Center building.
  85. June 25, 2024

    Michigan Business Network: MEDC And MI CDFI Coalition Connect Underserved Borrowers To $19 Million In Funding
    Category: Press
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  86. June 25, 2024

    Second Wave Michigan: Repurposing Community Assets Strengthens Communities in Pontiac and Detroit
    Category: Press
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  87. June 20, 2024

    Press Release: CDFI Industry Veteran, Rodrigo Vela, Joins IFF as New Chief Financial Officer
    Category: Press
  88. June 20, 2024

    Corktown Health Expands Access to Stigma-Free Health Care for the LGBTQ+ Community with Second Location in Metro Detroit
    Category: Stories
    Seven people stand in front of a mound of dirt holding shovels for a groundbreaking ceremony.
  89. June 14, 2024

    Midwest Climate Collaborative Webinar Recap: CDFIs and Green Financing Opportunities
    Category: Stories
  90. June 06, 2024

    The Ark Celebrates the Reopening of a Human Services Hub for Chicago’s Jewish Community
    Category: Stories
  91. June 01, 2024

    May 2024 Loan Round-up
    Category: Stories
  92. May 30, 2024

    Shelterforce: Want Leaders in Community Development? Develop a New Hiring Strategy
    Category: Thought Leadership
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  93. May 28, 2024

    In Muncie, Reimagining ‘The Y’ for the Needs of Gen Z and Beyond
    Category: Stories
  94. May 28, 2024

    Saving for the Future vs. Investing in Impact: Managing Liquidity at Nonprofit Organizations
    Category: Resources
  95. May 28, 2024

    Caring for Our Future: State Initiative Boosts and Supports Child Care Providers and Creates Quality Learning Spaces for More Children
    Category: Stories
  96. May 24, 2024

    Quality Facilities for All Initiative supports early childhood education facilities in East St. Louis, IL
    Category: Stories
    Before and after images of the outdoor play space at Hamilton’s Learning Center, a QFA grantee in East St. Louis.
  97. May 20, 2024

    The Chicago Community Trust: CDFIs Bring Development to Disinvested Communities
    Category: Press
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  98. May 15, 2024

    Creating an Inclusive Space for the Blind and Visually Impaired Community in Northwest Indiana
    Category: Stories
  99. May 14, 2024

    Crain’s Chicago Business: North Lawndale Getting New Factory-Built Affordable Homes
    Category: Press
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  100. May 13, 2024

    JPMorgan Chase: Quality Child Care Anchors Detroit Community
    Category: Press
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