Capital Impact - Detroit Program

@capitalimpact builds strong, vibrant communities for underserved people through strategic financing, program incubation & technical assistance.

[City of Detroit @CityofDetroit]

"This is exactly the type of development we strive to finance - Black and Brown developers that truly make up the essence of this city," said Camellia Loojune of Capital Impact Partners. "To date, we've trained over 86 developers of color, many have started their own businesses."

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

Congratulations to the entire development of The Sawyer Art Apartments! It’s been such an honor traveling on this journey with your team.

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

“Capital Impact is humbled to have the opportunity to work with and support four Black developers in the Bagley-Fitzgerald neighborhood. The Sawyer Art Apartments reminds us that it takes collaboration and creativity to support worthwhile and impactful neighborhood projects.”

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

“After a decade of hustling hard in Detroit, our lending continues to support neighborhood development, with the goals of increasing access to housing and community services for all residents, while supporting real estate developers of color who reflect the city’s demographics.”

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

“As we continue to deepen our work with developers of colors &community partners, we know and acknowledge there is more to do. We are committed to elevating the work of Black and Brown developers, and creating much needed lending products that will help these individuals.”

[Kresge Social Investing @kresgesocinv]

We're proud to see @DCIDet celebrate its first decade of doing deep, meaningful work in the city we call home. Here's to the next 10! https://t.co/3UCbRC1YJ3

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

The Sawyer Art Apartments will consist of 38 residential units and more than 6,000 square feet of commercial space. This mixed-use development will be one of several to catalyze the economic vitality of the area. #Detroit

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

We’re attending the groundbreaking of The Sawyer Art Apartments, a multi-use development planned for the Bagley/Fitzgerald neighborhood in #Detroit. Follow along today for updates and comments from our very own senior loan officer, Camellia Loojune.

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

“What’s spectacular about @capitalimpact is that they balance risk with reward. They’re able to get deals done, particularly in neighborhoods that need catalytic capital to spur growth.” Melinda Clemons of @EnterpriseNow on our 10 years in #Detroit.

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

“We’ve always had a focus on local ownership, on community ownership, and community control.” Hear from our first #Detroit staff member @IDWies as he looks back on our 10 years of investing in Detroit. #CapitalImpactinDetroit #10thAnniversary

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

For our 10th anniversary in Detroit, we asked our staff & partners to talk about our accomplishments & challenges that we continue to face w/ Detroit community members. Watch our series, & tune back for new videos: https://t.co/wCZV4bMBIl #10thAnniversary #CapitalImpactinDetroit

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

After a decade of working side-by-side with Detroiters, we @capitalimpact look back at 10 years of investment in fostering sustainable, equitable, and inclusive #Detroit communities. Read @elliscarr2’s blog: https://t.co/UA1yzDgke3 #10thAnniversary #CapitalImpactinDetroit

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

@capitalimpact, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary in #Detroit! We have invested more than $300 million to foster equitable and inclusive communities for Detroiters, and we are committed to achieving that vision with the city’s residents. https://t.co/c3YWPIape3

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

We are excited to sponsor Movies Under the Stars, which kicks off this Friday, July 30 at Marygrove Conservancy with a viewing of Tom & Jerry. This returning community series will feature pre-party games, music, food, activities for all ages and more.

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

"Why a successful lawyer became an advocate for Detroit neighborhood development" - Former @capitalimpact Equitable Development Initiative participant @DetroitSpirit connects with @BridgeDet313

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

We are so excited to announce @capitalimpact was selected as one of the 50 Best Nonprofits To Work For in 2021 by @NonProfitTimes! #BestNonprofitsToWorkFor #Detroit https://t.co/l4Q3SZpVX2

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

Great article from @modeld, featuring @DetroitSpirit, executive director of Building Community Value and a former Capital Impact EDI participant. https://t.co/YQVYqP8Iex

[Capital Impact - Detroit Program @DCIDet]

This also led to our Diversity in Development - Detroit Loan Fund, focused on lending: https://t.co/6asIBKVafg