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Forward Community Investments (FCI) mission of building strong communities starts by investing in the people who will shape them. Across Wisconsin, emerging developers, students, and community leaders are stepping forward with new ideas for affordable housing, and we’re proud to support the pathways that help them succeed. Today, we are excited to celebrate Kaba Bah of Kaba-Baal LLC, recipient of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Community First® Developer Program grants. Through this program, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago awarded $5.9 million in funding across Illinois and Wisconsin, supporting more than 110 fellowships and internships at 28 organizations. These investments are designed to strengthen the pipeline of emerging real estate developers who are committed to expanding access to affordable housing and advancing community development throughout the region. One of those investments is a $241,000 grant awarded by FHLBank Chicago and delivered through Forward Community Investments to support Kaba-Baal LLC, a Madison-based development firm founded by Kaba Bah. His work centers on creating homeownership opportunities that strengthen neighborhood stability and help families build long-term security. The Developer Program will help create fellowships and internship opportunities that give emerging professionals hands-on experience in affordable housing development. Participants will gain practical exposure to project management, planning, and community engagement. By supporting these experiences, the program helps open doors for individuals who may not otherwise have access to careers in real estate development. It also strengthens the long-term capacity of the affordable housing field by cultivating a diverse and skilled generation of future leaders. FCI is proud to have served as the member sponsor for the grant application, partnering with organizations that are deeply committed to building stronger, more inclusive communities across Wisconsin. Partnering with organizations like the FHLBank Chicago and Kaba-Baal LLC, we are helping create opportunities that will shape the future of affordable housing.

Kaba-Baal LLC and Partners Expand Pathways for Emerging Affordable Housing Developers

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Forward Community Investments (FCI) mission of building strong communities starts by investing in the people who will shape them. Across Wisconsin, emerging developers, students, and community leaders are stepping forward with new ideas for affordable housing, and we’re proud to support the pathways that help them succeed. Today, we are excited to celebrate Kaba Bah […]

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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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Forward Community Investments (FCI), Presents: Building Nonprofit Capacity and Sustainability: A Financial Management Workshop instructed by FCI’s Community Advisor, Margaret Henningsen – Wednesday, November 17th at 9a. FREE

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FCI Building Nonprofit Capacity and Sustainability: A Financial Management Workshop Series As an investor, connector, and advisor for organizations and initiatives that reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in Wisconsin, FCI has worked with many organizations across the state to aid in their journeys in becoming and remaining vital resources for the communities they serve through

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2021 Nonprofit Capacity Building Statewide Grants Round 2

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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 Latinos

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2021 Nonprofit Capacity Building Statewide Grants Round 1

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2021 Nonprofit Emergency Capacity Building Grant Fund ($2,500 Per Grant) Awardees: 100 Black Men of Madison, Inc. – Madison Alternative Center for Education – Appleton BikEquity Inc. – Madison Central Rivers Farmshed – Stevens Point Community Agency Bridging the Gap – Fitchburg Grow It Forward Inc. – Manitowoc HeartLove Place, Inc. – Milwaukee Hope &

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2020 COVID-19 Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Milwaukee Round 2

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These Grants Made Possible By The Greater Milwaukee Foundation ($2,500 Per Grant/Round 2) Awardees Black Arts MKE, Inc. Bridge Builders, Inc. Capita Productions Community First Compel Them To Come, Inc. Ex Fabula FoodRight, Inc. Future Urban Leaders Generation of Excellence, Inc. Heal the Hood MKE Interchange Food Pantry Latino Arts, Inc. MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary

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2020 COVID-19 Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Statewide Round 2

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Milwaukee County COVID-19 Nonprofit Emergency Capacity Building Grant Fund Awardees – These Grants Made Possible By The Greater Milwaukee Foundation($2,500 Per Grant/Round 1) Awardees​ AFAR, Inc – The Ability Center All Hands Boatworks, Inc.  Artworks of Milwaukee Bay View Community Center BizStarts Cream Skills, Inc.  Data You Can Use Inc. Devine Women Foundation Inc Donovan Hines

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