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For a Brooklyn Haitian nonprofit, new property signals strides in building collective wealth

Allison Hunter

May 27, 2025 |

Haitian Times |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Brooklyn, New York

The Haitian nonprofit Life of Hope had faced chronic rental instability for years before developing a financing strategy using federal funds, bridge loans, and private donations to finally secure permanent ownership of a facility. Since purchasing a warehouse to house the organization in June 2024, the organization has solidified itself as a permanent pillar in the local Haitian community, providing English classes, cultural programming, and other community services to more than 60,000 people, serving as a model for other Haitian nonprofits.

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Transforming the Delta

Robert Kunzig

December 20, 2024 |

Food and Environment Reporting Network |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The Next California project, a collaboration between AgLaunch and WWF, is helping transform the Mississippi Delta into a sustainable and prosperous agricultural economy. Working with local farmers across Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi, the organizations are helping agricultural operations incubate projects, diversify assets, and grow distribution networks.

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A Black-Led Agricultural Community Takes Shape in Maryland

Lisa Held

December 04, 2024 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Maryland

Alternative farm finance organizations offer flexible, personalized financing plans for small, regenerative farms in the United States that might not otherwise have access to financing.

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A building wave: The corporate-Indigenous partnerships doing things differently

Anna Patton

December 03, 2024 |

Pioneers Post |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

New philanthropic funding models are distributing to Indigenous peoples and local communities in climate and biodiversity hotspots, enabling them to continue traditional practices that greatly benefit the environment. One core principle is the building of strong on-the-ground relationships, then providing “no-strings” grants with little follow-up reporting required.

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In Kano, a Group of Friends are Responding to Community Needs

Abdulaziz Bagwai

October 28, 2024 |

The Solutions Paper |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Bagwai, Kano

The Bagwai Youth Friendship Association is a community group that pools money together to support locals in need, whether it be paying school fees or providing start-up capital for a new business venture. Since 2019, the group has enrolled 35 children in school, repaired broken water pipes, renovated buildings and provided food to those in need.

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El Paso solar cooperative helps homeowners save thousands on rooftop solar. It may be back next year.

Diego Mendoza-Moyers

August 25, 2024 |

El Paso Matters |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

Several nonprofits are running a solar cooperative in El Paso, Texas, that helps homeowners come together to buy and install solar panels in bulk, which makes them more affordable.

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Puerto Rico parish aims to be climate resilience hub to respond to extreme storms

Rebecca Randall

August 19, 2024 |

National Catholic Reporter |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Puerto Rico, Cataño

Nuestra Señora del Carmen Parish in Cataño, Puerto Rico, received funding from a nonprofit to install solar panels to provide a stable source of power for the community during outages and extreme storms. It’s a key part of a budding community-led climate resilience hub.

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Parents Of Kaduna Brides May Now Sigh In Relief

Aisha Gambo

August 16, 2024 |

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

Meerah’s Kitchen Utensils & More is a monthly contribution plan helping mothers save the money necessary to provide for their newly married daughters, as is tradition in Nigeria. Women contribute a set fee to the group each month for 10 months, after which they can take whatever they need from the store, including pots, cooking utensils and other necessities. Women contribute by joining a WhatsApp group, and there are currently over 200 members.

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Nonprofit Fund Raises Private Dollars To Buy Affordable Housing – Before Private Equity Does

Leo Miranda

July 26, 2024 |

Next City |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

The housing and homelessness nonprofit Community Solutions raised $135 million in private capital to create a fund to buy housing properties and keep them permanently affordable. It promises investors modest returns and looks to buy properties in good condition close to necessary services like grocery stores and health care.

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Invest STL gets national attention by seeding $20K to residents in 2 neglected neighborhoods

Ulaa Kuziez

July 24, 2024 |

STLPR |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

Invest STL’s Rooted program provides financial and investment help to community members by giving them money and pairing them with a financial advisor who helps them build generational wealth and avoid displacement by putting their money into wealth-building activities like property renovations and investment portfolios. 50 people have participated in the program so far, and early evidence shows they’re investing their money in responsible, meaningful ways, and gaining a deeper connection to their fellow community members.

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