Partners for the Common Good

We hope that you take a moment this holiday season to reflect on all we have achieved together this year — a year of incredible impact in communities across the country. We wish you peace and joy and look forward to our ongoing partnership in the New Year.

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For nearly 20 years, Carmen Schools of Science and Technology has prepared young people in Milwaukee for life after high school by providing a rigorous, STEAM-based curriculum and hands-on support to students in grades 6-12. Currently operating in leased facilities, the public charter school network is now developing a purpose-built high school that will enable expanded academic and extracurricular offerings, bolster Carmen’s ability to provide robust college and career readiness programming, and positively impact the surrounding community.

IFF was proud to provide financing for the development of the new school alongside Partners for the Common Good, Low Income Investment Fund, and Nonprofit Finance Fund. Learn more about the transformational project in our recent feature: https://iff.org/carmen-schools-of-science-and-technology-builds-for-the-future-with-a-55-million-home-for-steam-success/

PCG CEO Jeannine Jacokes: "These resources help small banks retain branches in remote rural areas, offer small dollar loans that keep people from going to payday lenders, and make homeownership a reality to a family that otherwise would remain renters."

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Trump admin lets bank CDFI program wither on the vine Calls for applications for a bank-specific program within the Community Development Financial Institution Fund have been delayed, raising the possibility that those funds are unspent before the appropriated money expires.

Partners for the Common Good teamed up with 22Beacon, formerly known as Charter Schools Development Corporation (CSDC) to help expand opportunities for students and adults with autism in Phoenix, AZ. Through a $1.1 million participation in a $2.2 million loan, we’re supporting the purchase and renovation of a 7,400-square-foot facility for Arizona Autism, a charter school dedicated to serving this community.

The space will also be shared with Essential Piece Enterprises (EPE), which provides critical adult services like day treatment, employment support, and transition programs. Planned upgrades—including new HVAC systems, fresh paint, and improved flooring—will create a more welcoming and functional environment for all.

This collaboration reflects our commitment to inclusive communities and expanded access to education. Learn more about our work: https://bit.ly/3t5vzQr

Additionally, to learn more about what 22Beacon is working on and to stay engaged, check out their website at: https://www.22beacon.org/