Action for Impact
Genesis invests in hundreds of communities and thousands of individuals and families.
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Genesis makes an impact.
Our work increases the supply of affordable homes, childcare centers, healthcare facilities, and other infrastructure that supports healthy and just communities.
Since 1992, Genesis has:
Originated nearly
$96 million
in loans
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Leveraged an additional
$600 million
Genesis funding leverages significant support from other institutions and individuals into community projects. One transformational example is Lewiston, Maine’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative.
![A smiling young girl holds a Republic of El Salvador flag as she runs in front of onlookers at a community celebration in Lewiston, Maine.](https://genesisfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/genesis-timeline-leverage.jpg)
Made loans to over
346
different projects
When our borrowers repay their loans, the funds become available again, revolving into new loans to projects that transform lives.
![Supporters happily prepare to cut the ribbon at the grand opening of a Genesis Fund-supported senior housing facility in North Haven, Maine.](https://genesisfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/genesis-timeline-projects.jpg)
Provided more than
29,000
hours of expert guidance
The Genesis team helps communities explore needs, analyze data, and find funding. They complete feasibility studies and financial projections. They introduce project planners to developers. They ensure projects are on the right track, sparking life-changing impacts for people across communities.
![Two men who are food pantry volunteers unloading boxes from van](https://genesisfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SQUARE-GEN-004-Photo-selects_r230.png)
Guided and advised
441
community projects
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