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FOR IMMEDIATE USE October 2nd, 2024 Community Housing Initiatives Receives $25,000 Grant from NeighborWorks America to Aid in Flood Disaster Response in Spencer, Iowa Spencer, IA — [October 2, 2024] — Community Housing Initiatives (CHI) is proud to announce receiving a $25,000 grant from NeighborWorks America. These critical funds play a vital role in supporting…
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Sep
30
2024
At Community Housing Initiatives (CHI), our dedication extends beyond providing safe and high-quality affordable housing to Iowa residents. We are equally committed to connecting residents with community initiatives and services to enrich their lives and allow them to stay stable in their housing. The recent Pedaling Possibilities fundraiser brought joy and mobility to the children…
Jul
25
2024
FOR IMMEDIATE USE July 25th, 2024 Iowa Finance Authority awards federal funds to Community Housing Initiatives On July 3rd, 2024, the Iowa Finance Authority announced the allocation of $660,000 in annual Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and $953,456 in state HOME funds to Community Housing Initiatives (CHI) for the Summerfield Park Apartments project in Spirit Lake,…
Aug
07
2023
FOR IMMEDIATE USE August 7th, 2023 Iowa Finance Authority awards federal funds to Community Housing Initiatives The Iowa Finance Authority on July 5th, 2023 announced it has allocated $545,971 in annual Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and $500,000 in state HOME funds to CHI to update the Frank Smith Center in Des Moines. Funds awarded by…
Jul
06
2023
Iowa Finance Authority awards federal funds to Community Housing Initiatives Cottonwood Trail Apartments CONSTRUCTION ON 30 NEW APARTMENTS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN 2024 The Iowa Finance Authority on July 5th, 2023 announced it has allocated $675,000 in annual Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and $1,100,000 in state HOME funds to CHI to develop Cottonwood Trail Apartments…
Jun
02
2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2st, 2023 CHI Receives $122,094 from Care Connections of Northern Iowa through Community Impact Grant Spencer, IA- 5/31/2023 – CHI is pleased to announce that we have received a Community Impact Grant of $122,094.00 from Care Connections of Northern Iowa. This grant will help us to continue our mission of impacting…
Feb
02
2023
FOR IMMEDIATE USE February 1st, 2023 Iowa Finance Authority awards HOME funds to Community Housing Initiatives The Iowa Finance Authority on February 1st announced it has allocated $1,030,488 in HOME funding to Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI) for Evergreen Trail and Tulip Tree. Evergreen Trail was awarded $533,319. The project is located in Des Moines,…
Sep
02
2022
FOR IMMEDIATE USE September 1st Iowa Finance Authority awards federal funds to Community Housing Initiatives’ Adel Manor Apartments REHABILITATION OF 68 UNITS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN 2023. The Iowa Finance Authority on August 31st announced it has allocated $750,922 in annual Housing Tax Credits to Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI) to update Adel…
May
06
2021
Throughout the month of May, we are taking the opportunity to invite team members to share anecdotes about our historic properties. We are uncovering fascinating recollections around lovingly restored apartment units that once occupied classrooms full of students and the summer romances that bloomed within the hushed walls of the local library. You can follow…
Aug
14
2020
Hello Cedar Rapids Residents, It’s important to us to stay in close contact with you as we uncover details that might be helpful while navigating this difficult time. Please lean on friends and neighbors to stay informed about current and forecasted weather conditions The utility company cannot give us an estimated time of when power…