A decade ago, Detroit was on the verge of a landmark municipal bankruptcy. Emergency response times were among the slowest in the nation. Blight abounded in nearly every neighborhood. In the prior decade, Detroit had lost one-quarter of its population—more…
In August, our President and CEO Ellis Carr participated in “Catalyze,” a podcast of the Greater Washington Partnership. “Catalyze” brings together leaders from Baltimore to Richmond who are working to make this the most inclusive growth region in the country….
Jennifer Leach didn’t expect much from the doctors. It was 2007, and she had been living in a Napa homeless shelter for a few months. She knew what kind of health care to expect for people like her, who struggled…
Oakland, Ca. is a vibrant place, a reflection of the multicultural communities within its borders. However, Oakland also experiences poverty, limited social services, and crime, which hold its communities back – particularly communities of color – from achieving their full…
By Michelle Betton, Writer “Structural racism has always been a pre-existing condition for communities of color.” -Race Forward People in disinvested communities, often communities of color, understand this statement too well. It has rung true for generations. Structural racism affects…
“It means everything.” Those few words pack quite the emotional punch coming from a teary-eyed Michele Reynolds. She is describing how important Unity Health Care’s all-new Brentwood Health Center is to her and her family. “We’re confident and comfortable that…
By Ellis Carr, President and CEO 2022 is a special year for us at Capital Impact Partners as it marks our 40th anniversary. Four decades of leaning into helping people build communities of opportunity and developing pathways to success. And…
Shattering Ceilings: Three Female Leaders Making a Difference for Communities Jane Garcia, CEO of La Clínica de La Raza, has served on many boards over her long and distinguished career—oftentimes as one of only two wowen—advocating for vulnerable populations. A powerful…
“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…
Helping Minority Developers Shape the Future of Their Communities There’s little doubt that change is afoot in Detroit. Go anywhere Downtown or Midtown and you’ll see it — the cranes and the construction workers, the scaffolding, and the buzz of…
