CCLF is a member of

CCLF HONORED WITH MACARTHUR FOUNDATION AWARD

CCLF is thrilled to announce that we are 2009 recipients of the prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Read the full press release and find more information here.

********

CCLF has a new look! Our new logo and tagline work together to articulate many attributes that CCLF's work embodies. The image is iconic of the communities in the city and suburbs that CCLF invests in and our commitment to sustainable building, while bright and bold colors reflect our creativity, passion for our work, and flexibility.
 
We are committed to "helping create communities where people thrive" in metropolitan Chicago by leveraging our investments in community development for the greatest impact possible. Our organization remains Chicagoland-focused and dedicated to providing low-cost financing and technical assistance in the neighborhoods that need it most.

Be on the lookout for an updated website soon!

********

Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF) provides low-cost, flexible financing and hands-on technical assistance to community development organizations for:

• affordable housing
• economic/commercial development
• social service/nonprofit facility initiatives

CCLF supports challenging projects that will help revitalize low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and suburban communities throughout metropolitan Chicago--aiding families and communities along the path toward economic stability, prosperity, and sustainability.

Whether CCLF finances a big part of a small project, or a small part of a big project, our loans make the critical difference.

See CCLF and Executive Director Calvin Holmes in action: Watch the video!

Whistler Crossing in Riverdale, Illinois

WHAT'S NEW

CCLF was recently honored with the MACARTHUR AWARD FOR CREATIVE AND EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONS. This award was given to eight organizations across the globe, and is worth $500,000. Read more about the award here.

********

OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: CCLF is currently hiring a Sustainable Programming Website Coordination Intern for Summer 2009. Download the job description (.pdf) or send your resume to career@cclfchicago.org.

********

STRATEGIC OPTIONS IN A CONTRACTING MARKET is a free workshop for developers of affordable and mixed-income for-sale housing. The workshop will be held on June 2 in Schaumberg, IL. Download a flier (.pdf) and contact Kate at 312-2520-0440 x205 or email her for more information and to RSVP.

********

CCLF RELEASES SUSTAINABLE BUILDING GUIDE!
Co-written by CCLF staff member Mark Fick, go here to learn more about the guide, or download "A Guide to Building for Sustainability" here. (PDF)