Robert Kennedy’s pilgrimage through the Mississippi Delta a half-century ago focused national attention on the plight of the people living in this cotton-tipped, flatland region that had been a fierce battleground for civil rights. READ MORE

At a recent Opportunity Finance Network conference, a colleague expressed concern about a “paradox” facing some urban areas in the country where community development financial institutions (CDFIs) have invested. The success of CDFIs in attracting investment has transformed these once-distressed neighborhoods into communities with flourishing housing stock, strong schools, health care facilities, and a thriving market. READ MORE

Dear Colleagues, This month, I was honored to welcome many members of our community to a VPP Investor Forum. The event was an opportunity for VPP to update our investors, longtime partners and new friends on our current work and provide a preview of the important issues we are exploring. READ MORE

Impact investing is a popular idea that promises to channel the power of market capitalism into serving the common good. Broadly defined, impact investing is a way for individuals, philanthropies, institutions, or governments to invest in enterprises that generate measurable, beneficial social or environmental impacts alongside financial returns. READ MORE

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