We’re proud to celebrate one of our borrowers, AK Development, led by Ariam Kesete, on receiving a $500,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Community Developer Grant Program. The grant will support paid internships and fellowships for aspiring developers, providing hands-on experience in affordable housing development and helping build the next generation […]
Forward Community Investments (FCI) joined the celebration of the soft opening of Baked Lab’s new retail storefront at 2044 Atwood Avenue on Madison’s East Side, recognizing the milestone for the local bakery and community space. Founded by pastry chef Shawn Bolduc, Baked Lab began in 2019 as an appointment-only dessert studio known for its inventive
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This month, we’re excited to share a progress update on Little Tibet Market & Café, led by entrepreneur Namgyal Ponsar and her family. A Vision Realized: Little Tibet Market & Café The Ponsar family’s story is rooted in resilience and cultural preservation. Two decades ago, Namgyal’s parents fled Tibet due to political oppression, first to
Moxie Development Collective is a passion-driven real estate development and construction management company providing services for underserved neighborhoods primarily in the Greater Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis Metropolitan Area. The company founder, Angie Tabrizi, worked alongside Forward Community Investments on the Meta House Project Horizon, building on our common desire to empower local communities through nonprofit and community-focused
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A longstanding commitment to supporting Milwaukee families through addition recovery Meta House is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and since its establishment in 1963 it has been a beacon of hope for women struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. The organization employs a holistic, comprehensive approach tailored to women and their families that includes residential treatment,
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The Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits has presented FCI with the “2024 Community Development QLICI of the Year Award” in the Non-Metro category for its innovative use of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing to provide $12.1MM in funding for the construction of the Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center located in Hayward, WI. Addressing
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FCI Funds Affordable Housing Development with $4MM NMTC Investment We are excited to share that for the first time in Forward Community Investments’ (FCI) history we have leveraged New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to provide working capital for the development of affordable housing to our partner Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. This investment marks an important
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Did you know that Wisconsin has the third largest Hmong population in the U.S.? In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we are highlighting two FCI borrowers: the Hmong American Women’s Association (HAWA) and the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, Inc (ECAHMAA). HAWA: Empowering Generations HAWA is a non-profit organization
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A History of Commitment to Affordable Housing FCI partner Baker Tilly continues to change Wisconsin’s affordable housing landscape with groundbreaking initiatives. Baker Tilly was founded in 1931 by Ed Virchow in Waterloo, Wisconsin. The firm initially focused on performing audits for Midwestern canning companies, which were crucial for sustaining the nation during the challenging period
Partnership with a Purpose Forward Community Investments (FCI) and Bay View Community Center (BVCC) share a common goal: to create more equitable and thriving communities in Wisconsin. BVCC, a nonprofit organization located at 1320 E. Oklahoma Ave in Milwaukee, has provided over four decades of community support in Milwaukee, creating opportunities that foster stronger connections
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