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  • Community Vision Receives Transformative $15 Million Grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield GivingBy: Catherine Howard, President | 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
  • Welcoming Bhavani Daryanani to Community Vision’s Board of DirectorsBy: Community Vision | 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
  • Safe Passages: Creating Community Wellness Spaces in the East BayBy: Community Vision | September 15, 2024 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. Read More
  • Investor Spotlight: Bill & Victoria BrucknerBy: Community Vision | 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
  • Presenting the 2025 Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) Summit in Los AngelesBy: Community Vision | June 4, 2024 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. Read More
  • California Community-Owned Real Estate (CalCORE) 2024 Fresno ConveningBy: Community Vision | 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 LaterBy: Community Vision | 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
  • Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth: Building an Oasis for Healing in Downtown OaklandBy: Community Vision | September 13, 2023 "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.… Read More
  • Visionary Home BuildersBy: Community Vision | August 9, 2023 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… Read More
  • Advancing Locally Controlled Real Estate with CalCORE’s Newest CohortBy: Community Vision | July 19, 2023 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. Read More