Journal Article
When high finance meets age-old problems
Kanders, Kristin (2013-01)
Preventing problems rather than trying to fix them afterward makes sense, yet even when prevention has been shown to work and save money, it often doesn't get supported or funded. That is why people are getting excited about an innovative approach to reshaping how government and nonprofits work together to deliver better social outcomes.
Communities and Banking , Issue Winter , Pages 28-29

Journal Article
Joining forces to protect the \\"real\\" Vermont
Kanders, Kristin (2001-07)
How affordable housing and open space advocates work together in a united institution to fund projects important to both causes.
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 20-22

Journal Article
Making microenterprise easier
Kanders, Kristin (2001-07)
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 4-9

Journal Article
Moving into new territory: Internet banks make defining community difficult
Kanders, Kristin (2001-04)
Communities and Banking , Issue Spr , Pages 3-9

Report
Building communities: making a difference
Minehan, Cathy E.; Kanders, Kristin (2001)
One of the most vexing economic problems facing the United States has been the persistence of pockets of poverty in the midst of prosperity. The reasons for this are many and complex. Prominent among them are economic isolation in the case of rural areas, and language and cultural barriers in the case of many inner-city communities. Discrimination has played a role, but so too has simple ignorance. Resources and opportunities exist in these communities, but getting the recognition from market sources necessary to leverage these assets is difficult. For whatever reason, human and physical ...
Annual Report

Journal Article
Is housing next in company benefits?
Kanders, Kristin (2003-01)
The call for employers to offer housing benefits has been made in Greater Boston - but to little avail so far. Looser labor markets and lack of familiarity with a new concept are some reasons why employers are hesitant. What are the prospects for employer assisted housing and what is being done to spark enthusiasm?
Communities and Banking , Issue Win , Pages 15-21

Journal Article
Social investors: new patrons of community development
Kanders, Kristin (2002-07)
Investors who want to make money while sticking to personal values are growing in number. Social investors have typically used screens and shareholder advocacy in their approach. Now, many are learning about and investing in community economic development.
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 8-13

Journal Article
Chapter 40B... and its next chapter
Kanders, Kristin (2001-07)
The over-30-year-old Massachusetts law may have some changes in its future. This article discusses its impact.
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 16-19

Journal Article
Mind the gap: grandparents raising grandchildren
Kanders, Kristin (2002-04)
The population of grandparents raising their grandchildren is rising. These families face unique pressures, such as finding appropriate and affordable housing. In Boston, one housing community meets their needs. Others around the country may be on the way.
Communities and Banking , Issue Spr , Pages 3-7