Detroit Case Study Illustrates Challenges & Opportunities in Strengthening Markets Arlington, VA/Detroit, MI (March 20, 2017)—As new development takes hold in once-distressed urban areas, it is important to address the risks of resident relocation and displacement that disproportionately impact low-income…
“One of the translations for ‘takesa’ is ‘prideful.’ We’re proud we’re putting our residents in a safe, happy community.” Debbi Hammond’s pride is palpable. She was the first-ever president of the board of Takesa Village in Mead, Washington. The manufactured…
July 10, 2023 (Arlington, VA/San Diego, CA) – Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance have announced that Gary Cunningham, the former president and CEO of Prosperity Now, has been named the new chair of the boards of directors…
By Jason Anderson, Senior Director, Communications As 2018 came to a close and many of us were focused on the holiday season, a headline came across the news wires that stopped us in our tracks. It had been reported that…
When Access Equals Opportunity, Entrepreneurs and Communities Thrive When Naimah Simkins thought of starting a business, she did not have to look far for inspiration. “Creating an infant center is in my blood” – inspired by her mother who is…
By Michelle Betton, Writer Across the country, unemployment numbers are down and the news talks of economic recovery and the booming stock market. Outside of that news, however, are many people who are still struggling to achieve equal opportunity and…
By Michelle Betton, Writer “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.” -President Lyndon B. Johnson when he…
First quarter lending in underserved communities totals $26 million Arlington, VA (June 30, 2017)—Capital Impact Partners announced today that it provided $26 million in project financing during the first quarter of 2017, supporting increased access to health care, education, affordable housing,…
This year’s award supported five organizations, including Collective Remake, Cooperation Humboldt, Co-op Cincy, Co-op Dayton, and Custom Collaborative Arlington, VA (September 29, 2021) – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with increased visibility of racial violence and inequity,…
Our Spotlight series is designed to introduce you to the many people in our new enterprise who are working hard to drive change and create a powerful new voice for communities and small businesses. Earlier this year, we announced the…
