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 […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Empowering Through FCI’s Impact The beginning of Women’s History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of empowering women in Wisconsin and beyond. FCI’s dedication to community development, social equity, and economic empowerment aligns with the spirit of Women’s History Month, symbolizing progress in the journey towards gender equality.
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A Celebration of Legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an annual celebration that honors the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential figures of the American civil rights movement. His dream of a just and equal society resonates through the years, inspiring individuals and
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Construction Underway For The New DHFCA High School and Middle School Founded in 2004 by eight notable pastors, the Dr. Howard Fuller Academy (DHFCA) is a tuition free, non-profit, public charter school open to all students in the City of Milwaukee which celebrates the value of each students’ learning strengths, differences, identities, and voices. The
New Space in Eagleknit Converge Innovation Hub in Walkers Point Aims to Position FCI For Strategic Growth We are thrilled to announce that we recently opened a second permanent office location at the Eagleknit Converge innovation hub in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood (507 S 2nd St. Suite 220 Milwaukee, WI 53204) What was once a
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‘Tis the season to plan Thanksgiving meals or decorate homes for the holidays. It’s also a good time to remember National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, held each year the week before Thanksgiving. Reliable access to food and safe shelter are two of our most important needs, and yet too many Wisconsin residents struggle to
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FCI is thrilled to introduce two new members of our team! Sharron Smith joins us as our newest Community Lender in Milwaukee. She brings extensive experience in banking and real estate and is a passionate, Milwaukee loyalist. “As a Milwaukee Native, it’s my pleasure to be able to utilize my knowledge and resources to support
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
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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