What they call their work
What they do
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
- Conducting research and publishing data-driven housing policy recommendationsConducts in-depth research studies on housing and real estate issues, producing actionable reports and policy frameworks—such as assessments for Newburgh and Yonkers—that include best practices, goals, and strategic action steps to address unmet housing needs and prevent displacement.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Developing affordable homes and community facilities through direct investment and partnershipDirectly develops affordable homes, purpose-built shelters, and spaces for vital community services by partnering with nonprofit organizations and providing hard-to-obtain financing for project initiation and completion.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding community development projects in affordable housing, education, health, and economic developmentProvides financing through loans and investments to support the creation and expansion of affordable homes, childcare centers, charter public schools, health centers, and economic development facilities across five states. Has invested $175 million directly and leveraged $1 billion in total capital for community development.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MR GREGORY MAHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $322K |
| MR JOSE RIVERA | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $194K |
| MR KEVIN MCQUEEN | DIRECTOR OF LENDING | 40 | $175K |
| MS SOHAM DHESI | SENIOR INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $174K |
| MS KAYLA JEFFREY | SENIOR INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $123K |
| MS MARYANN SORESE | IMPACT MEASUREMENT & COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $114K |
| MS HELEN DAVIS | LOAN MANAGER | 40 | $113K |
- MR DAN LETENDRE — BOARD MEMBER
- MR JONATHAN HUMMEL — BOARD MEMBER
- MR JONATHAN VAZCONES — BOARD MEMBER
- MR JOSEPH REILLY — BOARD MEMBER
- MR RONALD ROSADO ABAD — BOARD TREASURER
- MS ARIEL GARCIA — BOARD MEMBER
- MS BECKY KOCH — BOARD MEMBER
- MS DARLENE ROBINSON — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
- MS ELAINE DOVAS — BOARD MEMBER
- MS ELIZABETH TORRES — BOARD MEMBER
- MS JUSTINE MCPHERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MS MARIA FERREIRA LMSW — BOARD MEMBER
- MS MELODY MARAVILLAS — BOARD MEMBER
- MS SHONA ST ANGELO — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 5/2024)
- SR ELLENRITA PURCARO OP — BOARD SECRETARY
- SR PEGGY SCARANO OP — BOARD MEMBER
- SR ROSEMARY JEFFRIES RSM — BOARD PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- JPMorgan Chase Foundation Funder — Provided charitable support for the Yonkers housing policy study.
- Kevin Dwarka LLC Partner — Land use and economic consulting firm that collaborated on the Yonkers Housing Report.
- Land for the Common Good Partner — Collaborative research initiative on equitable land use
- Newburgh Housing Report Partner — Collaborative research project on housing in Newburgh
- Newburgh Planning Department Partner — Collaborated on the Newburgh Housing Report through joint participation and data sharing.
- Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment Network — Original coalition of religious leaders that convened to form the fund.
- Yonkers Housing Report Partner — Collaborative research project on housing in Yonkers
- YouTube Partner — Hosts organizational videos on its YouTube channel.
- nonprofit partners Partner — Collaborates with nonprofit organizations to develop affordable housing and community service facilities.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Research and Policy Developmentmethodology: community_engaged_policy_developmentBy conducting research and shaping policy through inclusive resident engagement—such as dual-language surveys and direct outreach—the organization ensures solutions reflect local needs because authentic participation leads to more equitable and effective housing and development outcomes.
- Faith-Based Community Investment Modelmethodology: faith_based_community_investmentBy pooling capital from religious congregations and investing it through a faith-rooted framework, the organization enables community-led economic development because shared moral values strengthen commitment, trust, and long-term engagement in underserved communities.
- Impact Investing for Long-Term Stabilitymethodology: impact_investingBy deploying targeted investments in affordable housing, community facilities, and economic development projects, the organization fosters lasting community stability because place-based financial intervention generates measurable social returns over time.
- Integrated Capital and Advocacy for Community Healthmethodology: integrated_capital_and_advocacyBy combining flexible financing, technical support, and policy advocacy, the organization drives sustainable community health and economic growth because financial resources alone are insufficient without systemic change and localized expertise.