Hamilton Families is entering a new chapter in addressing family homelessness, with their recent acquisition of a 15,000-square-foot building in San Francisco’s Mission District. This permanent home not only stabilizes their operations but enhances their ability to serve over 1,000 adults and children annually.
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Explore how Safe Passages is expanding its impact in the East Bay. With support from Community Vision, they recently added a new facility to their headquarters in Old Oakland, enabling the launch of a Community Wellness and Prevention Center that will enhance their array of services to the community.
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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.
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Community Spaces Network to present the 2025 Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) Summit! Join us in Los Angeles from May 6-8, 2025 for this event that will bring together leaders and experts in community real estate for an engaging and thought-provoking experience.
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Join us in welcoming Monica LaBoskey as the new Vice President of Administration and Operations at Community Vision. With a background as an attorney, Monica is deeply committed to serving communities and aligning organizational operations with overarching mission, work, and strategy to sustain long-term impact.
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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 in their communities.
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Community Vision is excited to share some recent updates to our board of directors, including a new chair and a new member. Announcing Our New Board Chair We are pleased to announce Anita Addison as our new board chair as of January 24, 2024. Addison is the Chief of Planning and Strategic Advancement for…
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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 continue to learn from this pilot program.
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“We need to have these healing spaces in urban environments, in the middle of downtown Oakland, in a place that’s seen as harsh and violent and potentially unsafe—all these ideas about what it means to be in an urban environment. We wanted to create an oasis of healing, of peace, of liberation, of freedom.” -Dr.…
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Not Just Housing: Creating Opportunities for Central Valley Neighborhoods to Thrive As Community Vision partners with communities to create flourishing neighborhoods and build economic power, one of the most important needs to address is housing. Access to quality and affordable living spaces is a key pillar for healthier and safer neighborhoods, and opening the door…
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Last month, Community Vision and Genesis LA held a three-day convening in Los Angeles to kick off the third California Community-Owned Real Estate (CalCORE) cohort. Launched in 2021, CalCORE is an initiative developed by Community Vision and Genesis LA to advance locally owned and controlled real estate.
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In this guide for nonprofit leaders, we’re breaking down the two primary methods of accounting: cash and accrual. We’ll also discuss some of the pros and cons of each method for nonprofit organizations. By the time you finish reading, you’ll be well-equipped to discuss accounting methods with confidence.
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