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NMTC Brings Investment to Low-Income Communities – Let’s Make this Tool Permanent

Chris Neary Vice President, Policy, Research & Advocacy The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) has proven to be a successful public-private partnership with broad bipartisan support to bring impactful investments to communities that need it most. Today, we're sharing the story of ...
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Homeownership and Development Policies to Reverse the Legacy of Discrimination and Disinvestment in Wilmington

In the City of Wilmington, the challenges posed by systemic racism are nothing new. Wilmington’s neighborhoods have been particularly harmed by the legacy of racist policies that have fueled segregation and a vicious cycle of disinvestment, leading to the devaluation ...
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Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Introduced in Congress

On April 15th, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA). This legislation (H.R. 2573 / S. 1136) would expand and strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit), providing as many as 2,015,000 additional affordable ...
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Cinnaire’s Policy Pulse: American Rescue Plan, Troubling Trends in the LIHTC Industry & More

Chris Neary, Cinnaire's Vice President for Policy, Research and Advocacy, provides an update on the American Rescue Plan, addressing abuses in the LIHTC industry, and additional updates from Washington.  
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Cinnaire’s Comments on CRA Reform

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) remains a driving force behind private sector investment in underserved communities, including Cinnaire's work to raise capital through equity investments and lending. Last year, the Federal Reserve Board indicated it would go forward with its ...
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Cinnaire’s Policy Pulse: Special 2020 Pre-Election Insights

Chris Neary Chris Neary, Cinnaire's Vice President for Policy, Research and Advocacy, provides this up-to-the-minute overview on the state of federal races and their potential implications for our industry.  With Election Day just days away, here are some insights that ...
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Cinnaire’s Policy Pulse: Solidarity and Action

Chris Neary Vice President, Policy, Research & Advocacy Cinnaire's Policy Pulse newsletter provides an overview of federal policies that influence our ability to bring resources to communities left out of the economic mainstream. As we continue to reflect on the ...
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Cinnaire’s Policy Pulse: The Federal COVID-19 Policy Response

Chris Neary Vice President, Policy, Research and Advocacy Cinnaire's Policy Pulse is an evolving update on policy developments, reports and trends designed to keep us informed on how federal issues and policies affect the affordable housing and community development industries. ...
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Cinnaire In Action

For over 70 years, the Salvation Army Freedom Center has served the needs of people living in the greater Chicago area. Previously operating out of a dilapidated building, the Freedom Center relocated to Chicago’s west side Humboldt Park neighborhood. The new facilities is comprised of three interconnected buildings, permitting the Salvation Army to serve nearly 25,000 people a year through the Harbor Light Center, Pathway Forward Harbor Lights Corps Community Center and Mobile Feeding & Outreach.

Cinnaire invested $9M in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to help finance the new, 188,000 square foot facility.

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