First Lady Celebrates California FreshWorks Fund Early Progress at Northgate González Markets in Inglewood
Mrs. Obama hosted an event at Northgate González Market in Inglewood to spotlight early results of the California FreshWorks Fund, managed by Capital Impact.
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"Meet the coolest, old people on the planet..."
Seriously, see who are creating ways for all of us to age on our own terms, independently, in our own homes, and connected to our communities. Tune in again next week to hear the stories behind why and how. Watch here.
Impact Matters!
Fall 2011 Issue Now Available! Innovative Community Lending Projects Making a Difference * Cornerstone Partnership Initiative Receives $2 Million Social Innovation Grant * Village to Village Network Gathering & Grant! * Reaching More through CDFI Fund Initiatives * More Green House® Homes for More Low-Income Seniors * Making Chicago Healthier: A True New Markets Tax Credit Success Story * NCB Capital Impact Community Health Center Financing in California * Capital Impact Named Finalist in 2011 Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards * Did you see the latest episode of Impact News Network? * Upcoming 2011 Events
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“INNside Look at the Future of Permanent Affordable Housing ”
A new planning strategy everyone is excited about is taking shape around the country! Cities are building transit and housing in way that is more convenient for jobs AND preserves affordability of workforce housing.
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“Introducing… The California FreshWorks Fund!”
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Major Food Access Initiative Launch California’s $200 Million Public-Private Loan Fund Provides Financially Attractive Blueprint For Healthy Food Access To Underserved Communities; Financing Encourages Economic Growth and Creates/Retains up to 6000 Jobs.
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Why stop there? See what folks from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Bronx Preparatory Charter School, Edward W. Brooke and NCB Capital Impact (among so many others) are doing and saying about how to create opportunities for more kids to have a higher quality education. Click above, or here to view.
Together, how did we invest in communities working to cross the line in 2010?
To help people and communities break barriers and cross the line to reach their highest potential in 2010, we continued to refine our three-pronged cooperative approach. Utilizing practice, policy and partnerships across public and private organizations with shared vision and values... see more.
The Story Behind the Story Map
You’ve got to see it to believe it: NCB Capital Impact has created a story map that gives a visual illustration of how we support people and communities to reach their highest potential at every stage of life. View it by clicking on the video below, or click here to get more information and see it.