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Keeping Our Communities Housed in the Aftermath of COVID-19: How Anchor Institutions Can Make a Difference

Center for Community Investment Mar 27, 2020

Our series featuring resources, information, and recommendations related to COVID-19 kicks off with insights from one of our partners, Barry Zigas. In this guest blog post, he outlines what anchor institutions can do for renters, homeowners, and housing partners as we move through this crisis.

How Do We Lead in Chaotic Times?

Robin Hacke Mar 23, 2020

In this moment of uncertainty, leaders will be required to adapt their approach to changing circumstances. This framework helps leaders categorize situations to make better decisions.

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We Are Standing with You

Robin Hacke Mar 18, 2020

The Center for Community Investment's Executive Director shares her thoughts on the public health crisis caused by COVID-19 and some words of inspiration during these difficult times.

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Overcoming the Challenges Facing Health Care Today

Alyia Gaskins Mar 10, 2020

In this Q&A with World Congress, CCI’s Assistant Director of Programs Alyia Gaskins outlines some of the health disparities that exist today, as well as CCI’s approach to helping hospitals and health systems deepen and accelerate their efforts to address the root causes of health inequities within the communities they serve.

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Complex Climate Problems Call for Multi-Sector Solutions

Omar Carrillo Tinajero Feb 25, 2020

In Seattle, an unprecedented collaboration is developing a model approach to climate adaptation that generates broader equity-based public health and environmental improvements.

CCI's 2019 Year in Review

Center for Community Investment Jan 16, 2020

Every New Year brings an opportunity to reflect on past success and new possibilities. Here's a brief look into what CCI achieved in 2019.

Financing Community Health: Unlocking Investments to Address the Social Determinants of Health

Center for Community Investment Oct 21, 2019

During a recent American Hospital Association webinar, CCI’s Executive Director Robin Hacke and Kaiser Permanente’s John Vu delved into the basics of investment capital and shared insights from the Accelerating Investments for Healthy Communities (AIHC) initiative.

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Putting Race, Gender, and Equity at the Heart of Community Development

Center for Community Investment Oct 15, 2019

CCI consultant Nancy O. Andrews discusses the need for a renewed focus on equity and social justice in community development work and provides a prescription for change.

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Interview with Fulcrum Fellow Joanna Trotter

Alex Castilla Sep 17, 2019

This week, we interviewed Fulcrum Fellow Joanna Trotter, Senior Director of Community Impact at The Chicago Community Trust (The Trust), a community foundation working to improve the lives of people across the Chicago region.