09/03/2021

Groundbreaking launches property-rebirth plan to improve Hartford’s North End

Heritage Housing Inc., the property developer, joined representatives of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Connecticut Department of Housing, City of Hartford, the office of U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), PNC Bank, and Capital for Change Inc. to celebrate the rebirth of the former Barbour Gardens apartment complex.

08/30/2021

Dilapidated property's transformation further empowers nonprofit anti-poverty agency

To bolster the work of Bridgeport-based Alliance for Community Empowerment, transforming this former commercial space at 1376 Stratford Ave. into a serviceable space required a drastic overhaul, as demonstrated by these “before” and “after” photographs. The site's restored appearance and functionality drew praise during a ribbon-cutting event for the agency in August 2021.

06/28/2021

Capital for Change among recipients of federal pandemic relief funds

WALLINGFORD, Connecticut Capital for Change Inc. is expected to receive more than $1.8 million through a U.S. Treasury award as part of a nationwide relief effort to support communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/15/2021

Liberty Bank investment bolsters effort to help underserved populations in Connecticut

An ongoing effort to help underserved populations in Connecticut will benefit from $1 million in new funding from Liberty Bank of Middletown...

05/11/2021

CNote loan bolsters effort to help underserved populations in Connecticut

WALLINGFORD, Connecticut – Efforts to help underserved populations in Connecticut will benefit from $2 million in funding from the impact investing platform CNote, say officials of Capital for Change Inc.

04/06/2021

Tremont Street property new use perpetuates legacy of help to people in need

Two Connecticut nonprofit organizations recently achieved a mutual step forward in the effort to help state residents in need.

02/23/2021

Eversource tax-credit contribution helps Capital for Change address state housing needs

To help address statewide housing challenges, Hartford–based utility company Eversource Energy has contributed $500,000 through...

02/17/2021

Capital for Change receives $100,000 Opportunity Finance Network grant

WALLINGFORD — A new $100,000 grant will bolster housing projects serving low– and moderate–income...

12/21/2020

Capital for Change receives $9,862.63 grant from United Illuminating for affordable housing and energy efficiency

Wallingford, CT – Dec. 21, 2020 — Capital for Change has received a 9,862.63 grant from...

10/20/2020

Webster Bank grant to Capital for Change supports community development

WALLINGFORD – Webster Bank has awarded a $15,000 community development grant to Capital...

10/01/2020

New fuel cell brings clean power to Bridgeport neighborhood transformation

The fuel cell, owned and operated by NuPower Cherry Street FC LC, is to provide reliable...

09/11/2020

New $2.5 million loan aids Connecticut community-development efforts

A $2.5 million loan from Calvert Impact Capital will bolster community-development efforts...

08/05/2020

Capital for Change reports growth in assets, projects ongoing stability

During the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2020, the organization – Connecticut's...

07/29/2020

Nonprofit's assistance salvages middletown family's property and prospects

In rapid succession, a series of calamities seemed to push David and Susan Santacroce...

07/15/2020

Avangrid foundation grant to help state housing developers gain energy data

A new $20,000 grant from the Avangrid Foundation, in partnership with Capital for Change Inc., will...

06/03/2020

New Haven couple help ease virus-imposed drain on nonprofit's loan fund

A New Haven couple's proactive generosity is helping to ease the coronavirus pandemic's potential drain...

05/08/2020

Financial partnership expands energy-efficiency loan pool for Connecticut homeowners

Capital for Change, Amalgamated Bank, Connecticut Green Bank team to boost successful loan program...

04/30/2020

Capital for Change works to minimize pandemic's negative impact on its partners

Capital for Change works to minimize pandemic's negative impact on its partners...

05/01/2018

A New Era of Community Development

When most people think affordable housing, the first thing that pops into their minds is new construction (like these new units in Ansonia)….

05/01/2018

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