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New Report: Michigan Vacant Home Rates Down, But Rural and Urban Counties Suffer (Press Release)
August 25, 2020
New Report: Michigan Vacant Home Rates Down, But Rural and Urban Counties Suffer (Press Release)

State of Vacancy in Michigan 2020 Update Shares Residential Vacancy and Distressed Property Trends FLINT, M.I. – August 25, 2020 – Today, the Center for Community Progress,…

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Community Progress Shares Support for the “Neighborhood Homes Investment Act” (Press Release)
July 14, 2020
Community Progress Shares Support for the “Neighborhood Homes Investment Act” (Press Release)

Proposed Legislation to Spur Revitalization by Closing the Real Estate Value Gap in Neighborhoods and generate more than $100 Billion in Community Development WASHINGTON, D.C. – July…

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Community Progress Shares Support for the “National Land Bank Network Act of 2020” (Press Release)
June 15, 2020
Community Progress Shares Support for the “National Land Bank Network Act of 2020” (Press Release)

Land Banking Expert Supports Proposed Legislation to Bring $60 Million in Support to U.S. Land Banks  WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 16, 2020 – Today, the Center for Community Progress…

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Four Community and Economic Development Leaders Sign on to Center for Community Progress Board (Press Release)
May 19, 2020
Four Community and Economic Development Leaders Sign on to Center for Community Progress Board (Press Release)

Carey Shea, Brett Theodos, Mijo Vodopic, and Jay Williams join the Board of Directors for National Community Revitalization Nonprofit News Release (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 19, 2020…

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National Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference Heads to Milwaukee in 2018 (Press Release)
March 22, 2020
National Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference Heads to Milwaukee in 2018 (Press Release)

More Info News Release (PDF) Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference Conference Newsroom WASHINGTON D.C. – The eighth national Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on…

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The Center for Community Progress Hires National Director of Partnerships (Press Release)
March 9, 2020
The Center for Community Progress Hires National Director of Partnerships (Press Release)

Kathy J. Guillaume-Delemar, Housing Authority Leader and Development Executive joins senior leadership of national Community Development Nonprofit News Release (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 9, 2020 – Today,…

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Community Progress CEO to Share at Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG) “Health and Housing” Follow Up (Press Release)
February 11, 2020
Community Progress CEO to Share at Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG) “Health and Housing” Follow Up (Press Release)

Dr. Akilah Watkins-Butler to Present at Health, Housing, Race, Equity and Power Funders Convening in Oakland, CA News Release (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 11, 2020 — The…

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Community Development Leader Selects Revitalization Fellows from Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Massachusetts (Press Release)
February 11, 2020
Community Development Leader Selects Revitalization Fellows from Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Massachusetts (Press Release)

Eighteen resident-activists to participate in national Community Revitalization Fellowship   News Release (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 11, 2020 — Today, the Center for Community Progress announced eighteen grassroots…

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The Center for Community Progress to Receive $35,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (Press Release)
January 15, 2020
The Center for Community Progress to Receive $35,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (Press Release)

News Release (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – January 15, 2020 — The Center for Community Progress (Community Progress) has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a…

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The Center for Community Progress Appoints New Director of Communications (Press Release)
December 3, 2019
The Center for Community Progress Appoints New Director of Communications (Press Release)

Jovan Hackley, former University CMO and Real Estate Executive joins senior leadership of national Community Development Non-Profit News Release (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – December 3, 2019 – Today…

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July 18, 2024
Community Progress Welcomes 2024 Community Revitalization Fellows from Louisiana, Tennessee, and New York

The Center for Community Progress announces the selected fellowship cohorts for the 2024 Community Revitalization Fellowship. 

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June 20, 2024
Center for Community Progress Launches Developers of Color Initiative in Metro Atlanta

New initiative helps build capacity for small-scale development firms and fosters opportunities to transform vacant and abandoned property into community assets.

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November 2, 2023
Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference Heads to St. Louis on October 9-11, 2024

St. Louis, Missouri will host the semi-annual conference on tackling vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties October 9-11, 2024.

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October 17, 2023
Center for Community Progress and Land Trust Alliance Unveil Map Highlighting Collaborative Opportunities Between Land Banks and Conservation Land Trusts

The map offers a comprehensive overview of areas where the work of land banks, conservation land trusts and community land trusts may intersect.

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September 14, 2023
Center for Community Progress Awarded Brownfield Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grant

Community Progress received a nearly $500,000 EPA grant to advance cleanup and community-driven reuse of brownfield sites through land bank partnerships.

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August 18, 2023
Kathleen Jeanette Guillaume-Delemar Named New President & CEO of the Center for Community Progress

Guillaume-Delemar will assume the role September 1, 2023, and is is poised to lead Community Progress into a new era of innovation and impact.

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May 26, 2023
SCOTUS Tyler v. Hennepin County Ruling Poses Opportunities, Unintended Consequences for Communities Fighting Vacant and Abandoned Properties 

Ruling may make it harder for public entities to move abandoned, tax-delinquent properties to responsible owners, but presents an opportunity to equitably reform property tax systems. 

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May 18, 2023
Ten Municipalities Selected to Address Vacant Properties at the Vacant Property Leadership Institute

Delegations from Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio have been selected for the 2023 Vacant Property Leadership Institute.

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April 19, 2023
Center for Community Progress Congratulates Recipients of Land Bank Innovative Approach Award

Genesee County Land Bank, Louisville Landbank Authority, Lucas County Land Bank, Omaha Municipal Land Bank, and Tri-COG Land Bank received awards to launch new projects and programs that advance community revitalization.

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April 14, 2023
Chair of the Board Donald Phoenix Receives Founders Award from NeighborWorks America

The Center for Community Progress congratulates Board Chair Don Phoenix on receiving the 2023 NeighborWorks Founders Award.

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