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U.S. Treasury Awards Forward Community Investments a Record $55 Million to Revitalize Wisconsin Communities

As nonprofits nationwide struggle to keep up with increased needs amid persistent inflation, Forward Community Investments (FCI) received $55 million from the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) Program to supercharge investments in local communities. The allocation to FCI was made through the United States Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, which selected 107 community […]

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FCI Names Awardees for Second Round of 2022 Nonprofit Health Equity Grants!

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2022 Health Equity Grant Fund ($25,000 Per Grant) Congratulations to Our Round Two Awardees Taylor County Supportive Housing Grant Regional Health Center Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties Affordable Dental Care, Inc. Amir’s Angels Bridges United Inc. Friends of Women in Recovery dba The Beacon House Future Urban Leaders WAVE Educational Fund, Inc.

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FCI Names Awardees for our First Round of 2022 Nonprofit Health Equity Grants!

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Congratulations to our Round One Awardees The Institute for Collective Wellbeing, Madison People of Progression Inc, Appleton Embrace Services, Inc., Ladysmith Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, Milwaukee Fennimore Medical PdC, Inc., Prairie du Chien Partners for Community Development, Inc., Sheboygan Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Inc. (MPCB), Milwaukee Nia Imani Family, Inc, Milwaukee Allied Wellness Center,

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FCI Names Awardees for Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants for Round 2 2021

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2021 Nonprofit Emergency Capacity Building Grant Fund ($2,500 Per Grant) Awardees Basics & Beyond – Mauston City Champs Foundation, Inc. – Milwaukee Cultural Connections, Inc. – Madison Eastmorland Community Center – Madison Greater Galilee Community Development Corporation – Milwaukee Hope Restores – La Crosse Karen’s Essential Center – Madison Koininia Family Development Center – Milwaukee

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FCI Welcomes Fausto E. Rivera as Community Lender!! “FCI has a long legacy of doing catalytic work across the state and I am honored to be a part of such a great organization,” Fausto explains.

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FCI welcomes Fausto E. Rivera as a Community Lender! FCI is thrilled to add an award-winning finance and real estate professional to our team. Fausto recently completed an incredibly successful stint with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) serving as a Commercial Lender. During his time with WHEDA, he administered and managed the

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FCI Names Fern Orie 2021 Nan Cheney March For Justice Awardee!

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Fern Orie, a strong advocate for the cultural and economic prosperity of Native Americans in Wisconsin is named the 2021 Nan Cheney March for Justice Awardee by Forward Community Investments! Fern Orie, a strong advocate for cultural and economic prosperity of Native Americans in Wisconsin is named the 2021 Nan Cheney March for Justice Awardee

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Welcome poster for Ryan Zerwer, FCI president & CEO

Forward Community Investments (FCI), a leading investor, connector, and advisor helping to build a more equitable and inclusive Wisconsin, today announced it has appointed Ryan Zerwer as its new President & CEO. His expertise in real estate, entrepreneurship, finance, and operations will bolster FCI’s work to invest in Wisconsin communities.

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Forward Community Investments Appoints Ryan Zerwer as President & CEO MADISON, WI, September 20, 2021 – Forward Community Investments (FCI), a leading investor, connector, and advisor helping to build a more equitable and inclusive Wisconsin, today announced it has appointed Ryan Zerwer as its new President & CEO. His expertise in real estate, entrepreneurship, finance,

Forward Community Investments (FCI), a leading investor, connector, and advisor helping to build a more equitable and inclusive Wisconsin, today announced it has appointed Ryan Zerwer as its new President & CEO. His expertise in real estate, entrepreneurship, finance, and operations will bolster FCI’s work to invest in Wisconsin communities. Read More »

Forward Community Investments Makes Nonprofit’s Vision A Reality! FCI & The Hmong American Women’s Association (HAWA) collaborate to invest in safety and leadership for Southeast Asian Women, Girls, Queer, and Trans people in Milwaukee.

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Milwaukee, WI – FCI partnered with HAWA to purchase a building for the first time. The new location at 3030 W. Highland Blvd. will give them the space to increase services and continue to provide advocacy services and community resources for Milwaukee’s Hmong and other Southeast Asian Women, Girls, Queer and Trans community members. This

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FCI Webinar Nonprofit Advocacy 102 Preparing your Policy Vision and Legislative Agenda with Carousel Bayrd of Community Justice, Inc.

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In this presentation, attendees will learn… What is a Policy Vision or Legislative Agenda Why is it important How to identify the goals for your agenda/vision Importance of Lived Experience Testimony Importance of cultivating other Nonprofit Partnerships on Policy Resources View the Recording Here View the PPT Slides Here YWCA’s Public Policy Platform Community Justice,

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FCI Webinar Nonprofit Advocacy 101 with Melissa Scholz of Scholz Nonprofit Law

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WEBINAR – Thur. May 20th – 12p Nonprofit Advocacy 101 with Melissa Scholz of Scholz Nonprofit Law 501(c)(3) public charities have the right to advocate for policies and values important to their mission. Join Melissa Auchard Scholz, Scholz Nonprofit Law, as she covers what you can and can’t do as an advocate. You will learn

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