Did you know that October 12 is #NationalFarmersDay? As we get into the heart of the #harvest season we wanted to shine a light on the amazing farmers throughout the country and all they contribute to their communities! 🧑‍🌾 #FarmersAppreciation #SmallCityFarmers

#HispanicHeritageMonth is being celebrated currently through October 15, with the 2026 theme being “Together, we are more." We honor that sentiment and celebrate the wide-ranging cultural contributions of all Hispanic & Latino Americans!

Join Next City on 9/29 at 1PM ET for a webinar with leaders from our team, the MDHousing #DivisionofJustCommunities, and the #MCIC for a webinar on aligning capital with community: nextcity.org/events/detail/a…

How can rural communities build resilience before the next disaster strikes? To learn more, read our latest Action Plan created in partnership with the Vermont Bond Bank: publicfinanceinitiative.com/… #ClimateResilience

How can public investment better serve communities that have historically been left behind? To learn more, read our latest Action Plan created in partnership with Maryland's Division of Just Communities: publicfinanceinitiative.com/… #PublicFinance

This #LaborDay, we recognize all of the labor leaders and activists from throughout our country’s history who have fought for fair pay and safe jobs. Wishing all a safe & happy holiday weekend enjoying the end of summer with loved ones!

Mark your calendars for September 29, 2026! Leaders from our #RuralandSmallCitiesProgram—from MDHousing's #DivisionofJustCommunities and #MCIC—for a conversation with Next City! nextcity.org/events/detail/a…

Our Executive Director recently traveled to Chicago to present #PFI’s work at the GFOA Conference Session on Values Based Decision-Making! Attendees learned about how local governments are embedding values into their financial decision-making to drive positive change! #GFOA

#ClimateChange adaptation is vital for our world's future. According to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (#UNFCCC): “Adaptation means the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects.” Learn more in our Resource Bank: publicfinanceinitiative.com/…

Pay-as-you-go is an avenue of #publicfinance that governments use to pay expenditures for operating or infrastructure needs from cash or other available resources, without raising money from loans. Learn more from the Explainer in our Resource Bank: publicfinanceinitiative.com/…

According to the UN Framework Convention on #ClimateChange, #climatemitigation refers to “efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases& to enhance activities that remove these gases from the atmosphere.” Learn more from our Resource Bank: publicfinanceinitiative.com/…

Have questions about #NewMarketTaxCredits? In many cases, governments use tax credits to encourage certain activities that benefit the public. Learn more from this Explainer in our Resource Bank, authored by Nancy Wagner-Hislip, of #NeighborworksCapital: publicfinanceinitiative.com/…

At #BigBets for America: Cleveland, RockefellerFdn brought together leaders in philanthropy, business & community development—including GovMikeDeWine & @JustinMBibb. Our Executive Director was honored to be one of the 2026 Big Bets America Fellows: cleveland.com/news/2026/06/c…

Interested in learning more about #MunicipalDebt? Check out our #PublicFinance Resource Bank! Municipal debt is an avenue of public finance that governments use to raise money from investors via borrowing. We invite you to learn more here: publicfinanceinitiative.com/…

Today is official the first day of #Summer! We are welcoming the new season and wishing all in our community a summer full of sunshine and quality time in the great outdoors in our beautiful world 🌞 #summersolstice #summersunshine #firstdayofsummer

Today we are wishing a very joyful #FathersDay to all the special dads, father figures, and paternal mentors who enrich our lives and communities! 🩵

Today we honor the legacy of #Juneteenth, and recognize all of the individuals in our communities—both past and present—who fight day in and day out for the values of freedom, justice, and equality!

We're thrilled to announce the creation of a new #PublicFinance Resource Bank, featuring a series of action-oriented Explainers focused on a range of public finance topics. We invite you to explore the first few installments and share your feedback! publicfinanceinitiative.com/…

This #PrideMonth, PFI celebrates the #LGBTQ+ individuals, leaders, advocates, and community members helping to build stronger, more resilient communities. We believe thriving communities are created when everyone has the opportunity to participate, belong, and shape the future.

Want to stay in the know about news, program announcements, and leadership insights from the #PublicFinanceInitiative? Sign up for our monthly #newsletter and be the first to know about updates, webinars, info sessions & more! 📨 Join our email list: publicfinanceinitiative.com/…