We’re excited to announce the launch of our new LIHTC Advisory Committee, an important step in securing and deploying flexible capital to support your vital work. In 2024 we created the NeighborWorks Capital Equity Fund, a groundbreaking Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) fund developed in partnership with National Equity Fund that provides NeighborWorks organizations with LIHTC terms that meet or exceed those available to the largest for-profit developers.
The LIHTC Advisory Committee comprises leaders from across our network who bring extensive experience in real estate development, community engagement, and affordable housing finance. Committee members include:
- Jeanne Blake, Director of Project Finance, Community HousingWorks
- Sunshine Mathon, Executive Director, Piedmont Housing Alliance
- Tom Champion, Executive Vice President, Real Estate Development, Gulf Coast Housing Partnership
- Kate de la Garza, Executive Director, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services
- Tony Hernandez, President & CEO, Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
Together, they will share insights from the field about challenges and opportunities in LIHTC development, provide feedback on how the Fund can best meet the needs of NeighborWorks organizations, and help shape strategies to expand access to LIHTC capital across the network.
By creating a direct feedback loop between our team and organizations on the ground, the committee will ensure that our LIHTC Equity Fund remains responsive and impactful to the network. As always, our end goal is to ensure you have the resources you need to continue serving your communities.
We’re grateful to the leaders who have agreed to serve on this committee, and we look forward to sharing more about their work and insights in the months ahead. If you’re a NeighborWorks organization interested in learning more, please reach out. We’d love to hear from you.
