Global Citizenship Report 2017

COMMUNITY PROGRESS MAKERS With support from the Community Progress Makers Fund, 40 nonprofit organizations in cities across the U.S. deployed innovative solutions to address long-standing urban economic challenges, from creating jobs to expanding affordable housing to supporting small businesses and increasing energy savings for families. Below is a snapshot of their collective impact. “We’ve learned the importance of being influencers, not just doers.” – Anne Evens , Elevate Energy, Chicago “Our work was seen as credible, and we got the attention of new funders.” – Emily Gresham , StartUP FIU Food, Miami “We led new efforts with confidence.” – Bill Schleizer , Delta Institute, Chicago 14K+ people helped in securing financial assets $7M saved in energy efficiency for families 25K+ people placed in affordable housing 1.8K young people connected to jobs Impacts from 40 Nonprofit Organizations 1.1K small businesses strengthened All data cover the period from January 1, 2016, to July 30, 2017. 94