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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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