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Remembering Bradford Frost
On Sunday, January 22, the Capital Impact family lost a dear friend and colleague, Brad Frost. He will be remembered as an individual of integrity, thoughtfulness, sharp wit, and dedication. Brad wore his passion for Detroit on his sleeve and...
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Capital Impact Earns ‘AA’ S&P Global Rating. What that means for you.
By Ellis Carr, President and CEO I am excited to kick off 2017 with the news that Capital Impact Partners has earned a ‘AA’ issuer credit rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global! S&P Global’s analysis recognized our strong asset...
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Thank You For Inspiring our New Mission & Vision
By Ellis Carr, President and CEO As I close out my first year as Capital Impact Partners’ president and CEO, I find myself incredibly humbled and inspired to be part of a movement that is focused on improving the lives...
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Small Grants Make a Big Impact in Increasing Healthy Food Access
By Olivia Rebanal, Director of Loan Programs California may be an agricultural center of the nation, but more than one million Californians live in neighborhoods without easy access to a full service grocery store. This lack of access to fresh...
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School Facilities as a Catalyst for Community Development
By Abigail Suarez, Business Development Officer A child’s access to education is the stepping stone to a lifetime of successes. Limited or inadequate access can put a child on a path toward a lifetime of struggle. In some communities, access...
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Age-Friendly Health Centers and California: A Proving Ground for Change
By Candace Baldwin, Director of Strategy, Aging in Community Wouldn’t we all like to age in our homes and communities, surrounded by what is familiar, supported by a health care team that really understands who we are and how to...
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New Markets Tax Credits: A Proven Tool for Generating Opportunity in Low-Income Communities
By Scott Berman, Director, Policy and Development The lack of capital for real estate projects, community facilities, and small businesses in low-income communities is a problem that spawns a host of other problems. When there is limited access to capital,...
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Tri-City Health Center: Financing New Health Care Access for Low-Income Residents
By Katherine Groves & Daniel Ramirez, Loan Originations Team When Tri-City Health Center (TCHC) opened in Fremont, CA in 1970, it was one of just a handful of clinics serving low-income, minority women from Fremont and the neighboring Alameda county...
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Volunteering and Connection in our Communities
At Capital Impact, we’re committed to building stronger communities. While we do this primarily through financing, we also recognize the importance of giving back to the communities in which we live and work. Capital Impact staff celebrate our commitment to...
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