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Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are making a significant difference in underserved communities across the nation. By providing capital to low-income, low-wealth individuals and businesses, CDFIs are helping to uplift those who need it the most. 📊 66% of people served are people of color 📊 85% are low-income individuals and families 📊 27% live in rural communities 📊 48% are women CDFIs continue to empower small businesses, affordable housing, and community development. Together, we are building stronger, more inclusive communities nationwide. #CDFIImpact #CommunityDevelopment #InclusiveFinance #EconomicEmpowerment #FinancialEquality #ImpactfulLending

We have recently penned an article titled: "11 Essential Questions for Effective Youth and Community Development Initiatives" To kickstart a conversation, we are sharing the first question: "How can we leverage strengths and assets within our organizations and communities to address challenges and promote positive change?" Excited to hear your thoughts! #CommunityDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #PositiveChange #StrengthsBasedApproach #AssetBasedCommunityDevelopment #ConversationStarter

Through Asset-Based Community Development, Episcopal Relief & Development seeks to assist individuals and whole communities in believing in themselves – their #knowledge, their #abilities, their #values, their #worth – to break through traditional hierarchical perceptions of power and cycles of dependence reinforced by an overemphasis on outside solutions and outside funds. https://lnkd.in/ezp9gn7t #EpiscopalRelief

Today, I attended a workshop titled Moving from Doing For to Doing With Residents. This workshop is aimed at last-mile GROs to help us shift from ‘Doing For’ to ‘Doing With’ the residents in our communities. It introduces the concept of Community Participation, emphasizing its importance in community development, and provides practical skills and knowledge to support this approach. The workshop also serves as a space for us to exchange ideas and learn from one another, with successful examples discussed through case studies. A key takeaway for me was the realisation that fostering collaboration with residents, rather than working on their behalf, creates stronger, more sustainable community outcomes. #nacli #ToaPayohEast #CommunityParticipation #CollaborativeCommunities #CommunityDevelopment #EmpowerResidents #GrassrootsEngagement #CommunityBuilding #ResidentEngagement

Diversity in housing options isn't just a luxury—it's a strategic imperative for community development. By advocating for varied solutions, we're laying the foundation for a more equitable, sustainable future. #CommunityDevelopment #EquitableHousing https://buff.ly/3JdWFJJ

Let's explore the key players in Indigenous community development.🌟 Our panelists highlight the importance of residents, self-reliance, inclusive government, diversity, and children. Leave us a comment to participate in the conversation! 💬 #BC2Panel #IndigenousCommunity #KeyPlayers

🔗 Disabled woman fears liveable neighborhood will leave her trapped - Bristol Live I came across this article about a disabled woman feeling trapped in her own neighborhood due to the changes aimed at creating a more liveable community. It's a stark reminder of the need for inclusive urban planning that considers the diverse needs of all residents. It’s crucial that community development takes into account the accessibility requirements of differently-abled individuals. This story highlights the unintended consequences that can arise when such needs are overlooked. Do check out the article and share your thoughts. #InclusiveCommunity #UrbanPlanning #AccessibilityForAll https://ift.tt/IX4xqTp

In this next segment on gentrification, we discuss a variety of solutions to prevent displacement, what equitable community development looks like, and how we can make sure everyone benefits. #DallasHousingCoalition

Discover the strategic shift of Community Development Advocates of Detroit (#CDAD) as they embraced collaboration with resident-led groups, amplifying community voices in Detroit's development. Learn about how this change worked in practice, key takeaways, and how this translated to its public policy agenda. Dive into the story today: https://bit.ly/3VaoIz8 #Detroit #CommunityDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #PublicPolicy

Veteran Housing Corp reminds you that #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!