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 →
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 →
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 →
Continuing to Strengthen the Purpose Built Communities Team by Welcoming New Team Members
“A key part of implementing our transformative model starts with hiring the best and brightest people. We’re proud that we’re able to attract top talent across the board and bring in people who are truly committed to neighborhoods becoming platforms to prosperity and racial equity,” said Carol R. Naughton, CEO, Purpose Built Communities. “The work … Continue Reading →
Ellen Newton Joins Purpose Built Communities as New Chief Financial Officer
Ellen Newton Joins Purpose Built Communities as New Chief Financial Officer Purpose Built Communities announces Ellen Newton as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Newton brings more than 20 years of experience to the organization committed to greater racial equity as it relates to mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, community wellness and economic vitality. In her … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Communities Welcomes James Brooks as Vice President of Housing and Community Development
Purpose Built Communities Welcomes James Brooks as Vice President of Housing and Community Development Jim Brooks, AICP, has joined the national nonprofit Purpose Built Communities as its Vice President of Housing and Community Development. As part of his role, Brooks will lead work around the organization’s mixed-income housing program and urban planning efforts, key components … Continue Reading →
Purpose Built Communities Announces 2023 Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Cohort
Purpose Built Communities today announced the participants selected for its third cohort of the Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Program. … Continue Reading →
Senator Coons announces Logan Herring Sr. from REACH Riverside as State of the Union guest
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today announced that his guest for President Biden’s State of the Union address tonight will be Wilmington’s Logan Herring Sr., CEO of The WRK Group (The Warehouse, REACH Riverside, and Kingswood Community Center). … Continue Reading →
2022 A Year of Thinking Big, Diving Deeper and Creating Impact
Take a look at what we were able to achieve together in 2022 and what’s on the horizon going forward. … Continue Reading →
Georgia Power Foundation Awards $3 Million Grant to Purpose Built Communities
The Georgia Power Foundation recently awarded Purpose Built Communities a $3 million grant to address education inequity and enhance early childhood care and education for Georgia families. As part of the three-year pilot program, the national nonprofit, in collaboration with Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), will invest funding, resources, strategic support and training in several … Continue Reading →