(Alexandria, Va.) — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) announced today the initiation of a three-year Gap Loan Pilot Program to assist in funding the construction of affordable housing units built by Catholic Charities agencies across the country. Through a collaboration with Northern Trust, CCUSA will loan a total of $10 million at low-interest to qualifying agencies.
“I am thrilled that we can make it a bit easier for Catholic Charities agencies to develop desperately needed housing units,” said Sister Donna Markham, President and CEO of CCUSA. “Stable housing is essential for the wellbeing of families and the resilience of our communities. Everyone has the right to a place to call home.”
Priority will be given to affordable housing projects that are likely to make a measurable social impact, contribute to building stable communities and have the potential to be replicated. Catholic Charities is among the country’s largest social services and housing providers.
“Northern Trust deploys community investment capital in partnership with mission-driven lenders and developers to support the needs for affordable rental housing and home ownership,” said Kimberly Evans, Northern Trust’s head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact. “Catholic Charities USA is a prime example of organizations that seek to make a positive and sustainable community impact, and we are pleased to provide financial backing to the Gap Loan Pilot Program.”
This program aims to narrow the gap in capital that agencies need to complete a housing project and better meet the needs of residents in the communities they serve. To be eligible, projects must be owned or controlled by a Catholic Charities agency.
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