What’s Possible

Two impactful stories from #WhatsPossible are uplifted in this blog post! Debra Gore details the story of Pacoima Beautiful, an environmental justice organization founded by five Los Angeles mothers rallying around a greener, cleaner future for their children. Lisa Richter and Javier Hernandez share the story of Navajo Power, a majority Native-owned clean energy infrastructure developer co-founded by Brett Isaac who had a vision for energy independence on Tribal Lands. Read their stories in our book: https://lnkd.in/gQmsDu9y Read a synopsis in the blog: https://lnkd.in/eCW8ifM8

If you're based in Puerto Rico and work in housing, community development, or climate, join Enterprise Community Partners, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and Federal Reserve Bank of New York at the next #WhatsPossible roadshow in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 18! Join Shaun Donovan, Michael T. Pugh, Jonathan Marvel, Laura Rivera-Carrion, and other housing and climate experts for a special event exploring the work that's been accomplished and the work still needed to a build resilient future in Puerto Rico. ?? Date: December 18 ?? Location: Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico ?? Time: 8:30 am AST Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDbC4uWV

"Focusing on relevant outcomes that people can see and feel—be those affordable and energy-efficient homes, access to affordable renewables, or paid apprenticeships in a growing clean-energy economy—won’t just address the climate crisis. It will also broaden the base of support for more ambitious and sustained action in the future." Adam Kent (Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)), Annie Donovan (Raza Development Fund) and Brenda Loya (BlueHub Capital) write in their #WhatsPossible essay. Read "What Community Development Can Teach Us About Creating Climate-Resilient Neighborhoods" at WhatsPossibleBook.org

Exciting news: The next #WhatsPossible roadshow event will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in December! Join Shaun Donovan, Michael T. Pugh, Jonathan Marvel, Laura Rivera-Carrion, and other housing and climate experts doing work in Puerto Rico for a special event that will explore the work that's been accomplished and the work still needed to build resilient communities in Puerto Rico. ?? Date: December 18 ?? Location: Colegio de Arquitectos y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico ?? Time: 8:30 am AST Register here: https://lnkd.in/eDbC4uWV

How can community development finance advance climate action while meeting impact goals for economic opportunity and growth? As Enterprise’s Anna Smukowski and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)'s Laura Mixter write, the tools exist to bring it all together—and they can help drive capital into projects that build a resilient, just, equitable future for all. Read their excerpt from the What’s Possible book in GreenMoney Journal to learn more: https://bit.ly/3YqXbfX

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston recently held a #WhatsPossible roadshow event! The event explored approaches and resources for advancing climate resilience in New England's small cities and rural communities. Featured speakers included Boston Fed President Susan M. Collins, NY Fed Senior Vice President & Head of Outreach & Education David Erickson, and other industry leaders! Find out more about the book and download a free copy here: https://lnkd.in/gQmsDu9y

Don't miss the #WhatsPossible virtual panel this October! Hosted by the @Federal Reserve Bank of New York, this online session will feature community development, climate and finance experts from #WhatsPossible who will share critical insights and solutions from the book. ?? Date: October 10 ?? Time: 3:00 PM Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePnyytRT Tune in to learn how we can tackle the #climatechallenge together and bring critically needed impact capital to under-resourced communities across the U.S.

There are historic and systemic factors that have led—and still contribute—to climate vulnerability in lower-income communities. But there are practical solutions for clean energy, resilience, and equity.? In 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), published a volume of essays about the intersection of community development and climate resilience.? Join New York Fed staff David Erickson, head of outreach and education, and Javier Silva, community development senior outreach associate; and Bryan Garcia, president and CEO at Connecticut Green Bank; Lisa Richter, managing partner at Avivar Capital; Maggie Super Church, director of policies and programs at Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, and René A. Vargas Martínez, director, Puerto Rico Network at Inclusiv for a discussion about solutions to address urgent climate and community needs that affect vulnerable and lower-wealth communities of color.??? ? Register now! https://cvent.me/X7Pyv1?

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins opens the conference on the intersection of community development and climate financing for New England communities. Co-hosted by Federal Reserve Bank of New York. What’s Possible book provides a roadmap!

Join us in Seattle tomorrow for a happy hour celebrating the launch of What’s Possible! Catch our Anna Smukowski at this special event bringing together the impact investment community in the Pacific Northwest. Register now: https://bit.ly/3B2aQ3P