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How can community-based organizations ensure that apartments remain affordable for decades to come? Here's how SouthEast Effective Development (SEED) partnered with the Amazon Housing Equity Fund, Enterprise Community Partners, JLL and Rainier Valley Community Development Fund to keep the Lake Washington Apartments affordable. We think it's a good model for non-profits and CDCs preserving housing in communities fighting displacement. https://lnkd.in/gMqpA79T

The CFEK Communities Committee recently met to review a number of great applications from across our region and had the tough decision of choosing three nonprofits to receive $5,000 each to support their Community Economic Development (CED) projects. Congratulations to: 🎉 Golden Community Economic Development 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. This project aims to engage the community of Golden and CSRD in visioning what the Kicking Horse River (from the mouth of the canyon to the confluence with the Columbia River) would best look like 10-15 years from now, thereby enhancing the community's connection to the river. 🎉𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲. This role aims to unite nonprofits and create a community hub for RDEK AREA B, thereby fostering collaboration, understanding community needs for projects and services, and addressing service gaps. 🎉𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀' 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆. This study will investigate the opportunities of using space at the Mountainview School in Sparwood to increase the number of full-time day-care spaces for those under 5, support before and after school care, provide offices for child support services and also allow space for other community programs to use. We look forward to sharing more about these great community-led projects in the coming months. 😃 #CommunityFutures #CFEK #EastKootenays #GoldenBC #JaffrayBC #SparwoodBC #EconomicDevelopmentGrant #Grant #CED #Community #VibrantRuralCommunities #Rural

New Jersey's Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (#NRTC) program provides a unique funding method for community development organizations. By offering a 100% tax credit to businesses that fund nonprofit revitalization plans, NJ focuses on the ability to plan and execute comprehensive community projects rather than adhering to strict #CDC definitions like in #SC or #MA. Should more states offer flexible funding procedures to enhance community development efforts? https://bit.ly/3Run2ji #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanDevelopment #SocialGood

February 1st is around the corner and so are LOTS of grant deadlines. Check out this list below! Funding for Black-led Initatives or Anti-Racism - February 1 - B.I.G. – Black Ideas Grant: Bridge and Build, Foundation for Black Communities. Funding from $40,000 - $250,000 depending on the Grant stream. - February 9 (first of two intakes) - Anti-Racism Grant Program, Government of Alberta, giving up to $10,000. Arts - February 1 - Provincial #Arts Service Organizations Operating Funding, Alberta Foundation of the Arts - February 15 - Individuals and Collectives, from the Edmonton Arts Council - February 16 - Future Focus Grant from Calgary Arts Development, Calgary Foundation and Rosza Foundation. Funding available from $15,000-$20,000. Community Building - February 1 and March 1 - Neighbour Grants from the Calgary Foundation to support #community belonging. Up to $10,000. - February 1 (first of 3) - Amateur Sport Grant from Parks Foundation. Up to $75,000. - February 1 (first of 3) -Building Communities Grant from Parks Foundation. $30,000 - February 16 - Community Needs Grants, Canadian Women's Foundation, up to $20,000 available. - February 16 - Community Development Grants from JumpStart. Grants start at $15,000. - February 21 - Calgary Foundation Community Grants. Funding averages ~$60,000/grant. - February 29 - Replay Fund for rubber surfacing from Kal Tire - $25,000. You can never plan too far ahead for grants. Developing a clear project idea can take time to put together, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need support with these upcoming deadlines.

Making a Difference Monday: Spotlight on Change Organization Name: Family First Center of Lake County Location:  Waukegan, IL Mission Statement: Nurture, educate, and provide opportunities within the community by placing emphasis on rebuilding the family, repairing division, and developing strategies to empower change to create a strong family support system. Impact: Through their supporters' generosity, they have made a tangible difference in the lives of countless families in Lake County. Together, they have created a community where families feel connected, supported, and uplifted—where no one is left behind. This organization provides many excellent programs and services, including Infant, Child, and Youth Programs, Mental Health & Trauma Informed Care Services, Emergency Service Resources, Senior (55+) Programs, Certified Community Health Workers, and More. They are impacting the community day in and day out. Leadership Spotlight: Rachel Chenier is the Executive Director of the Family First Center. She is a passionate and visionary leader dedicated to empowering and transforming the lives of families in Lake County, IL. A wealth of experience and expertise in nonprofit management, strategic planning, and community development informs Rachel's leadership. Her profound understanding of local families' challenges and her innovative and compassionate approach have driven the Family First Center's initiatives and programs. Financial Aspect: From providing counseling and support groups to offering educational workshops and empowerment programs, they are committed to nurturing strong, resilient families that can weather any storm. At Family First Center, they believe that every family member deserves to feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Personal Thought: I have seen the passion, commitment, and drive personally from Rachel in her quest to bring change to the community. It is impressive to hear when she talks about what her organization does, how it changes lives, and how it impacts those in the community. This organization is growing and needs the continued support of those who believe in its mission of assisting families in effecting positive change in their lives. Getting to know her and now it's my honor to bring this organization to others is a blessing. Upcoming Events/Projects: They have a calendar full of significant events coming up this month. Check out their website! familyfirstcenter.org Call to Action: Take a moment to check out their website and follow them on their FB & LI pages. Check out all the excellent work they are doing and support them with a donation, sponsorship, volunteer, or other resources. There is something you can do to help support this wonderful organization. Make A Donation (familyfirstcenter.org) #MakingADifferenceMonday #FamilyFirstCenter #CommunityImpact Organization's Social Media: Follow Them! https://lnkd.in/gYk7_zA2

Excellent look at how real estate price appreciation disproportionately impacts lower income residents and how Community Land Trusts challenge the notion of real estate/housing as a speculatory tool for privileged groups vs. a basic human right.

This story has really captured the hearts & minds of people near & far. A beautifully simple story in so many respects, but also an embodiment of what community regeneration means: connection, revival, action & hope. https://lnkd.in/exnn6ubk

See the post below to learn more about the amazing work that BFN member organization, East Bay Community Foundation, is doing! ✨

Looking for community grant opportunities? Here are a few NH Creative Communities Grants for Rural Communities that you won't want to miss out on 👇 Hometown Grant Program - Placemaking Grants for Small Towns - Awarding up to 100 towns a year $50K each - Focuses on revitalizing community spaces in towns with 50K people or less - Main Street programs are encouraged to apply - Eligible to nonprofits and municipalities - More info: https://lnkd.in/eexkiyup Trust for Civic Life Grants - A grant making collaborative that connects national and regional philanthropy with rural efforts to strengthen community bonds, civic engagement, and everyday democracy - The Civic Hub will grant roughly 20 rural grantees between $250K-500K across 3 years - The Civic Entrepreneur Grants are for individuals or small organizations leading experimental, sector-specific, or one-off innovative civic programs and will grant roughly 100 grantees a year-long grant of up to $25K - More info: https://lnkd.in/etqjyiWs #grantopportunities #community #placemaking #nh #philanthropy #revitalization

EXTREME OWNERSHIP also means LEADING in your COMMUNITY…. It started with an idea I had 7 years ago….a historic 1860s farmhouse owned by Arlington County Government in parkland, empty since 2000…a farmhouse I can see from my home. Why not have Habitat for Humanity International renovate it and turn it into a home for disabled adults? A convo with a County Board member escalated days later to a conference room ‘brainstorming’ session with Habitat. Years of relationship building (team bringing in L'Arche Greater Washington, DC (GWDC) and HomeAid) drafting ideas, shelving for a couple years due to COVID, re-engaging, meeting with County, negotiating, planning, planning, and more planning, talking to broader community (MANY times over) and even the State of VA, the DREAM is about to come true. It may even be a historic first in the US! -Historic structure owned by County -In parkland -Conveyed to Habitat to be historically renovated/modernized, and an addition built -For adults with disabilities and run by a world class non profit (L'Arche Greater Washington, DC (GWDC) -Zero taxpayer dollars (except County staff time) spent Executive Leadership training via Echelon Front gave ME the tools to push this…..building trusting relationships with various entities, County staff, and community has enabled this to get to this point…..one more major step after this and we will be putting ‘shovels in dirt’. Jocko Willink Dave Berke Leif Babin Meghan Miller Jamie Lynn Cochran and all the other instructors at Echelon Front I am SO grateful to have learned from YOU….YOU also get credit for this……THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF OUR COMMUNITY. P.S. Please consider Donating to L'Arche Greater Washington, DC (GWDC) for this project…..once project is done, we want to ensure L'Arche Greater Washington, DC (GWDC) has operating expenses for the house for many many MANY years to come…