Leviticus Fund

02/05/2026

From fire-damaged to future-ready 🔥➡️🌱 RiseBoroNYC transformed 314 Troutman Street in Bushwick into permanently affordable, energy efficient homes with help from the Leviticus Fund. They brought tenants back, cut emissions, and showed how green investment can rebuild communities. Read all about it - https://leviticusfund.org/rising-from-the-ashes-with-green-funding/

01/14/2026

What does a woman who spent her inheritance to help the poor in Ireland in the 1820s have to do with a planned shelter for women in Brooklyn? The common thread is the Sisters of Mercy.

We were pleased to be featured on the Mercy Investment Services website for our lending to Providence House, and are grateful for their continued support! https://leviticusfund.org/supporter-spotlight-sisters-of-mercy/

12/10/2025

How do you flip the script on NIMBY? YIGBY - Yes In God's Back Yard. The Leviticus Fund is working with Concern Housing to help the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY use their land for affordable and supportive housing – turning mission into impact and countering the NIMBY mindset. Their partnership was recently recognized with an award from the New York State Council of Churches. https://leviticusfund.org/yigby-yes-in-gods-back-yard/

12/02/2025

Affordable housing developers in New York State are invited to join the Leviticus Fund and industry experts in an online workshop titled “Getting to Yes: Navigating Acquisition & Predevelopment Financing in Today’s Affordable Housing Landscape.”

SIGN UP TODAY- https://tinyurl.com/leviticus-getting-to-yes

The workshop is designed for nonprofit affordable housing developers and decision-makers in New York looking to secure financing and strengthen their development pipeline in uncertain times.

“Getting to Yes” will be held on Zoom on Friday, December 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will include presentations from panelists Andrew Warren, Senior Vice President, TD Bank; Ariel Garcia, Chief Housing Officer, Urban Pathways; and Katie Devine, Principal, Rockabill Consulting & Development.

Participants will gain:

* Better Understanding of Lender Expectations: Learn what lenders prioritize when evaluating acquisition and predevelopment loans, from organizational capacity to financing feasibility.

* Expert Insights on Key Trends: The session will explore the federal, state, and local factors shaping affordable housing finances.

* Real-World Risk Assessment: Attendees will hear directly from lenders and fellow developers about navigating today's most pressing challenges, including rising construction costs, supply chain impacts, and thin operating margins.

“Borrowers will be more likely to secure predevelopment or acquisition financing if they understand lender expectations,” said Greg Maher, Executive Director of the Leviticus Fund. “This workshop offers an opportunity for developers to connect with industry experts to share insights and strategies for success.”

There is no cost to attend the workshop, but registration is required.

11/24/2025

Are you a nonprofit affordable housing developer or decision-maker looking to strengthen your development pipeline and secure financing in uncertain times? The Leviticus Fund and our panel of experts can help! RSVP today for our Virtual Workshop on Friday, December 5, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Zoom. https://tinyurl.com/leviticus-getting-to-yes

11/11/2025

The Leviticus Fund is proud to support Shelterforce as they mark 50 years on the front lines of housing justice, just as we support veterans who continue to fight for a place to call home. We partner with organizations like Homes for Heroes in Rockland County to provide permanent supportive housing (pictured) for veterans experiencing homelessness. We’re making sure that veterans have a chance to create a meaningful life after their service. And we’re grateful that Shelterforce continues to provide the kind of in-depth reporting that drives change. https://shelterforce.org/shelterforce-newsmatch-campaign-2025/

11/05/2025

Housing - with a vision! In rural Madison County, the Leviticus fund partnered with Housing Visions to deliver townhome-style apartments for seniors and families, supportive housing for the chronically homeless, a wellness center, and a community library dedicated to the memory of advocate Jean Shirley. Read more on our website - https://leviticusfund.org/housing-with-a-vision/

10/30/2025

It's a special honor when one of *our* investors shares a Leviticus story to demonstrate impact to *their* investors. According to CNote, "these stories illuminate the power of aligned capital. Every dollar committed in this way becomes more than an investment; it becomes a building block of equity, resilience, and hope." Thank you, CNote, for your ongoing and meaningful support.

Discover how the Cold Spring Apartments project in Tannersville is restoring hope and housing for local workers, seniors, and families in need.

10/22/2025

Greg Maher, Executive Director of the Leviticus Fund, was among those honored at the Hope Harvest celebration on Sunday, October 19, at the Center at Mariandale in Ossining, NY.

This year’s Hope Harvest intertwined the themes of hope and home – celebrating Mariandale as a spiritual sanctuary and source of inspiration, and supporting efforts to provide people with a safe and dignified place to call home.

Joining in the celebration of the Leviticus Fund were Maryann Sorese, Sr. Peggy Scarano, Sr. Ellenrita Purcaro, Greg Maher, Pamela Amos, Jennifer Molinoff, and Brian Gurski.

10/07/2025

We’re honored to be quoted in Princeton Alumni Weekly’s feature on MacKenzie Scott’s transformative philanthropy. Read more about how no-strings grant making helps us focus on what matters most – serving our nonprofit partners with flexibility and vision. https://leviticusfund.org/a-10-minute-call/

10/02/2025

If you were at RCRI and stopped to see Sr. Peggy Scarano at Booth 313 - you learned a little bit about how the Leviticus Fund puts its members’ resources to work in communities that need it most. For more information and to stay updated on our work, please visit our website or join our email list. We respect your privacy, and will not contact you unless you opt in!

Pictured below:

Sr. M. Janice Zdunczyk, Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception, New Britain, CT stopped by to talk with Sister Peggy and Melody Maravillas, CFO of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, and Board Member of the Leviticus Fund.

Raffle winner Christopher Templeton, Accountant for the Sisters of St. Joseph in Albany, NY, Member Investors in the Leviticus Fund.

Raffle winner Sr. Denette Leifeld, OSB from Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton, SD.

09/30/2025

Are you in Dallas for the Resource Center for Religious Institute's (RCRI) annual conference? Do you want to foster social and environmental impact as well as earn a financial return? Visit us at Booth 313, and learn how you can become an Impact Investor with the Leviticus Fund.

The Leviticus Fund, with our borrower partners, is planting seeds of hope in communities that need it most. We are delivering good news to those who are vulnerable and often forgotten, and we’ll put your resources to work helping people and communities in need!

In the first picture, our board member Sr. Peggy Scarano, OP, was happy to see Paula Beatrez, Finance Director for Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, Cleveland, OH, Member Investor and Legacy Fund supporter. Thanks to Sr. Theresa Chato, Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Trevose, PA - who are also Members of our Legacy Fund, and Sr. Nancy Surma, OSF, Sisters of St. Francis, Sylvania, OH, for stopping by as well.

Take a moment at RCRI to see how your investment can contribute to positive change while growing your portfolio.