Jennifer Calery Named Executive Director of NASLEF, Continues Role with Cinnaire

The National Association of State and Local Equity Funds (NASLEF) has appointed Jennifer Calery as Executive Director. In this role, Jen will lead the association’s advocacy, member engagement, and strategic initiatives, advancing NASLEF’s efforts to strengthen mission-driven equity funds and expand affordable housing opportunities nationwide.  As she assumes her new role with NASLEF, Jen will continue […]

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Grand Opening of Aurora Place Brings Affordable, Energy-Efficient Homes to WI

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Community leaders, partners and residents gathered July 8,2026, to celebrate the grand opening of Aurora Place, a new affordable housing community that brings 40 newly constructed, energy-efficient cottage-style homes to Washburn, Wisconsin. Developed through a partnership between Cinnaire Solutions, the City of Washburn and Bayfield County, Aurora Place was created to address the growing need

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CARH Scholarship Named in Honor of Cinnaire CEO Mark McDaniel Celebrates the Power of Housing, Education, and Opportunity

Opportunity was at the center of a special recognition during this year’s Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) Annual Meeting and Legislative Conference, where the CARH Scholarship Foundation named one of its 2026 scholarships in honor of Cinnaire CEO Mark McDaniel. The recognition celebrates a career dedicated to expanding access to affordable housing and

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Jumpstart Wilmington Transitioning from Cinnaire to Destiny Community Development Corporation

Cinnaire is excited to share an important milestone in the evolution of Jumpstart Wilmington. Effective July 1, 2026, leadership and administration of the program will transition from Cinnaire to Destiny Community Development Corporation (Destiny CDC), a Wilmington-based nonprofit organization with a long-standing commitment to economic development, workforce advancement, housing initiatives, youth empowerment, and community revitalization.

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Minock Park Place Brings New Mixed-use Development, Senior Housing to Detroit

Developers, community partners and neighborhood residents celebrated a new chapter of investment on Grand River Avenue with the completion of Minock Park Place, a mixed-use development bringing affordable senior housing and commercial space to Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood. The ribbon cutting marked a milestone for senior housing, corridor revitalization and continued neighborhood growth.  Developed by Cinnaire Solutions

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Kingwood Community Center Named Novogradac Metro QLICI of the Year

Cinnaire is proud to celebrate the Kingwood Community Center in Wilmington, DE, as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Novogradac Qualified-Low Income Community Investment (QLICI) of the Year Award, a recognition honoring CDEs who strive for excellence in community development. The new 80,600 square foot Kingswood Community Center represents a significant milestone in the revitalization

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Grand Vista Place and Riverview 220 Open Doors in Michigan’s Capital City

Community leaders, partners, and residents came together this week to celebrate the grand opening of Riverview 220 and Grand Vista Place, two significant housing developments that expand access to affordable homes in Lansing and contribute to the overall growth of the area. Together, the projects represent a nearly $42 million investment. The event brought together

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Cinnaire Closes $307M LIHTC Equity Fund, Expanding Affordable Housing Across 10 States

Infographic with impact data on number of people, housing projects and states benefiting from Fund 45 investments

Cinnaire announced the closing of a $307 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity fund— the second largest investment in the organization’s history. Cinnaire’s Fund for Housing Limited Partnership 45 (Fund 45) will finance the creation and preservation of 2,259 affordable housing units across 27 properties in ten states, directly benefiting 5,196 residents. Fund 45

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Sojourners’ Place Gala Highlights Community Impact, Honors Corinne Hyzny

Corinne holding the Community Award surrounded by Cinnaire staff at Sojourners' gala

Cinnaire was honored to join our partners at Sojourners’ Place for the Light Up the Night Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating resilience, community, and opportunity. The event brought together supporters, advocates, and community leaders committed to restoring hope and dignity for individuals experiencing homelessness. During the evening, we were especially proud to celebrate

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Cinnaire’s Chief Impact Officer Honored for a Lifetime of Leadership in Affordable Housing

Jennifer Everhart, Cinnaire’s Chief Impact Officer, was recognized with the 2026 Terrence R. Duvernay Award during the Building Michigan Communities Conference (BMCC), the state’s premier housing conference. The award recognizes individuals for achievement carrying forward the legacy of affordable housing leadership established by Terrence R. Duvernay, who served as executive director of the Michigan State

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Cinnaire Lending Earns Prestigious CDFI Aeris Rating

Cinnaire Lending Corporation (CLC) has announced that the organization has received its first Aeris® Rating Report — a milestone achievement and a powerful affirmation of CLC’s growth into a well-managed, financially stable Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Aeris is the leading independent rating and information service for CDFIs and private impact loan funds, providing corporate, government, and philanthropic investors with trusted tools to evaluate CDFI performance, impact, and accountability. Aeris helps

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Cinnaire Ranked #3 on The Nonprofit Times Best Nonprofits to Work For List

Cinnaire Ranked #3 on The Nonprofit Times Best Nonprofits to Work For List Cinnaire has been named one of the 2026 Best Nonprofits to Work For by the Nonprofit Times, earning an outstanding #3 ranking out of 50 organizations nationwide. This recognition places Cinnaire among the very best nonprofit employers in the country and reflects

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