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The Living Cities Catalyst Fund is a powerful way for qualified investors to pool and invest flexible capital to revitalize America’s cities and transform the lives of low income people.

Launching in the summer of 2008, The Fund is designed for investors who care about the future of America’s low income urban communities. Preliminary commitments already exceed $20 million.

Investment Priorities

The Fund will provide below-market rate loans and guarantees to high capacity organizations that connect underserved communities to mainstream markets by integrating previously isolated systems; leveraging existing institutions; unlocking substantial resources from public, private and social sector sources; and delivering high-impact programs at scale.  The Fund will focus on:

  • Improving education
  • Providing opportunities to build income and wealth
  • Promoting health and wellness
  • Enhancing neighborhoods and communities.

Benefits to Investors

  • Maximize impact by supporting carefully targeted programs while earning interest, receiving payout credit, and recycling capital for future use
  • Invest alongside PRI pioneers
  • Build a diversified portfolio without hiring additional, specialized staff

Contact

To learn more about the fund, contact Robin Hacke, Living Cities Director of Capital Formation at 646-442-2204 or rhacke@livingcities.org.