Catch up on IFF news, read stories about community development projects across the Midwest, and gain insight from our team.

Stories
March 06, 2019
Humboldt Park’s La Casa Norte answers question: ‘What are all the things someone needs to be well?’
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March 06, 2019
Empowering Chicago nonprofits through capital, know-how, and networking
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Thought Leadership
February 26, 2019
IFF CEO Joe Neri testifies at Congressional hearing on CDFI Fund
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February 06, 2019
How one woman of color transitioned from utility executive to construction industry leader
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January 18, 2019
Top 10 Pieces of Advice in 2018
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January 09, 2019
Peaceful block, peaceful home, peaceful soul: How one Home First resident is experiencing life in Humboldt Park
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January 09, 2019
‘Garfield Park rules!’ as The Hatchery opens doors to food entrepreneurs in Chicago
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December 07, 2018
Chicago Sun-Times: The Hatchery, a $34 million food/beverage incubator, opens in East Garfield Park
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December 05, 2018
WBEZ: Vacant School Buildings Litter Chicago Neighborhoods After Mass School Closings
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November 30, 2018
WBEZ: Chicago Has A Plan To Build Near CTA Trains. But Who Does It Help?
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November 12, 2018
Foundations College Prep: From a ‘tiny beginning’ to a thriving community
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November 12, 2018
IFF celebrates 30 years by convening 500+ partners across the Midwest
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October 15, 2018
Illinois Fresh Food Fund generates $34 million in community investment
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October 02, 2018
Giordano Dance transforms historic church into modern marvel
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September 05, 2018
High school that emphasizes service makes investment in IFF
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September 04, 2018
Profile: Lisa Mensah, President and CEO, Opportunity Finance Network
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September 04, 2018
The Real Deal Neighborhood Spotlight: Can North Lawndale’s future live up to its past?
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August 06, 2018
‘He always, always had my back’: How IFF partnered with Heartland Alliance to open a specialized health care facility on Chicago’s south side
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August 06, 2018
Profile: Eric Weinheimer, President and CEO, Forefront
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July 10, 2018
Resilience: How the Stronger Nonprofits Initiative is ensuring access while changing the narrative
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June 06, 2018
A Total Partnership: How IFF and Centers for New Horizons are planning for the future
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May 15, 2018
Chicago Reader: Chicago’s civic and business elite put on epic display of wokeness, roll out racial equity plan
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May 03, 2018
Profile: Jeremy Nowak, Author and Strategist
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May 02, 2018
Chicago Artists Coalition utilizes MacArthur program’s financial training to manage rapid growth
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April 16, 2018
From IFF CEO Joe Neri: Celebrating 30 Years of Change
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March 08, 2018
MacArthur program strengthens financial capacity of Chicago arts groups
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Press
February 13, 2018
Press Release: Nonprofit Lender Promotes New Systems Change Vision and Leaders in Chicago
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February 06, 2018
Foundation for Homan Square, IFF Bet on Future Together
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February 06, 2018
Historic building on Chicago’s south side future site of National Museum of Gospel Music
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January 08, 2018
Profile: Eva M. Roby, President and CEO, Mission Investment Fund of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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