Investor Spotlight: Mercy Investment Services | November 12, 2024 Mercy Investment Services carries forward the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy by championing social justice through impact investing. For nearly 15 years, Mercy has partnered with Community Vision, supporting initiatives that address racial and economic inequities in underserved communities. Read More
Community Vision Receives Transformative $15 Million Grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving | October 31, 2024 We're thrilled to announce that Community Vision has received a $15 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and her organization, Yield Giving. This is the second gift Community Vision has received from Ms. Scott and will grow our impact in California’s communities of color and low-income communities. Read More
Building Fresno Together: Southwest Fresno Development Corporation | October 15, 2024 Southwest Fresno was once a thriving hub of opportunity. The community has endured some of the most severe realities of civic and systemic disinvestment in the city. Today, the Southwest Fresno Development Corporation is using strategic real estate development and homeownership education to restore the community and cultivate economic inclusion. Read More
Building Fresno Together: South Tower Community Land Trust | October 5, 2024 South Tower Community Land Trust is leading change in Fresno’s Tower District, a center for the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Valley. Emphasizing community control of land and resources to tackle systemic barriers, they are reimagining community development and fostering grassroots power. Read More
Welcoming Bhavani Daryanani to Community Vision’s Board of Directors | October 3, 2024 We are thrilled to welcome Bhavani Daryanani to Community Vision’s Board of Directors! With over 20 years of experience in finance, strategy, and impact investing, Bhavani brings a wealth of expertise to our mission-driven work. Her passion for addressing inequities and guiding organizations toward greater impact makes her a perfect fit for our community-focused mission. Read More
Building Fresno Together: Lowell Community Development Corporation | October 1, 2024 Founded by dedicated neighbors seeking change, Lowell Community Development Corporation is revitalizing the community by rehabilitating homes and advocating for residents, embodying the power of local action to overcome decades of disinvestment. Read More
Building Fresno Together: A Microcosm of Our Work | September 30, 2024 Fresno's communities, historically affected by disinvestment and discriminatory policies, are forging paths toward more equitable development. In this series, explore some of the ways our clients and borrowers are revitalizing Central Valley neighborhoods and promoting community-driven solutions for economic and racial justice. Read More
Investor Spotlight: Bill & Victoria Bruckner | July 2, 2024 Meet long-time investors Bill and Victoria Bruckner, who have been contributing to societal change through socially responsible investing with Community Vision for over 30 years. Their journey highlights the impact of investing in community assets and services like affordable housing and mental health support. Read More
California Community-Owned Real Estate (CalCORE) 2024 Fresno Convening | March 1, 2024 Community development groups from across the state gathered in Fresno, California from February 21-23 for our latest CalCORE convening. An initiative developed by Community Vision and Genesis LA, CalCORE works to advance locally owned and controlled real estate through virtual and in-person educational sessions, along with one-on-one project support, for developers of color deeply rooted… Read More
The Bay Area Racial Equity Fund: Looking Back at 0% Lending One Year Later | October 31, 2023 BayREF provided more than $2 million of 0% loans and free financial management advising to BIPOC-led nonprofits responding at the forefront of the pandemic. One year after the last loan closed, 100% of BayREF’s borrowers are current, and the default rate across the portfolio is 0%. We look forward to sharing our insights as we… Read More
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