Philanthropy De-Risks Investments in Boston

NPR's Marketplace profiles the private equity impact investment fund The Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund, which is making a transformative change to the “Box District,” a low-income community outside Boston. Its blended capital stack puts foundations in a position to reduce the risk of class “A” private investors and still earn a return. The social return outlined in the story includes affordable housing, access to open space, quality food and healthcare.