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Purpose Built Network Advocates on Capitol Hill

On March 7, 2024, Purpose Built hosted the second annual network-wide Hill Day in the heart of Washington, D.C. This extraordinary event brought together our Network Members on Capitol Hill to engage with congressional leaders and the office of the Vice President. … Continue Reading →

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Purpose Built Welcomes Two New VPs of Network Member Success

Purpose Built Communities is welcoming two new Vice Presidents of Network Member Success to our team. Both Andrea Arroyo and Damon Bailey will be leveraging their extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise to help serve network members across the country. “We’re so pleased that Andrea and Damon have chosen to join the Purpose Built Team,” says … Continue Reading →

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$50m Choice Neighborhoods Grant Awarded To Purpose Built’s Network Member REACH Riverside

REACH Riverside and their partners in Wilmington, DE are recipients of a 2023 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant of $50M. The funding is part of a larger multi-year collaborative effort to transform NE Wilmington, a once overlooked and distressed neighborhood, into a thriving community that is a catalyst for prosperity for all the people … Continue Reading →

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Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Tour: Equipping Change Agents for the Transformative Power of Racial Equity

During the Summer of 2023, Purpose Built Communities hosted the 2023 Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors cohort in Atlanta for a two-day immersive experience in racial equity. The transformative fellowship program equips Purpose Built Network Member staff with the necessary tools, training, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities to drive racial equity within their communities. The Ambassadors’ … Continue Reading →

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Purpose Built Communities Announces Two New Vice Presidents

Purpose Built Communities welcomes two executives to its team – Karen Cramer, Vice President of Data, Technology and Impact, and Kevin Rafter, Vice President for Impact Strategy and Learning.These new hires will be key contributors to the leadership team as the national nonprofit supports communities across the country. “These two new leaders will be a … Continue Reading →

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Carol R. Naughton Featured on ChangeMakers with Katie Goar Podcast (Part 2)

ChangeMakers with Katie Goar Affordable housing is the backbone of better opportunities for all. ChangeMakers with Katie Goar analyzes the issues and challenges being faced in affordable housing today. In each episode, Katie speaks with finance experts, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore innovative solutions that provide more affordable housing options across the country. Whether … Continue Reading →

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Carol R. Naughton Featured on ChangeMakers with Katie Goar Podcast (Part 1)

ChangeMakers with Katie Goar Affordable housing is the backbone of better opportunities for all. ChangeMakers with Katie Goar analyzes the issues and challenges being faced in affordable housing today. In each episode, Katie speaks with finance experts, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore innovative solutions that provide more affordable housing options across the country. Whether … Continue Reading →