$4 Million Community Foundation Loan to Spur Affordable Rental Housing in Palm Beach and Martin counties

Loan to Florida Community Loan Fund is one of the largest of its type among community foundations. ORLANDO, FL – September 22, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — In response to the growing need for affordable rental housing, the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties http://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org announced today an unprecedented $4 million low-interest loan to the Florida Community Loan Fund (FCLF) http://www.fclf.org/ , a nonprofit statewide lending institution. This investment in affordable housing is one of the largest ever made nationwide by a community foundation to a Community Development Finance Institution[i]. The announcement took place at the Florida Housing Coalition’s statewide affordable housing conference in Orlando.


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The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties (CFPBMC) improves communities through the power of philanthropy. Since 1972, The Community Foundation has provided over $78 million in grants and scholarships in the community. The Foundation accepts contributions in support of community initiatives, special projects and permanent endowment. Income from endowment is used to make grants and award scholarships primarily in Palm Beach and Martin counties. 

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Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Florida Toll Free: (888) 853-4438

Kate Parmelee, APR, Director of Communications and Marketing
Phone: (561) 655-0565

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