Social Impact Investing at the Intersection of Health and Community Development.

The article discusses social impact investing in the U.S., focusing on the benefits of this type of investing on the environment, community development, and healthcare systems. It looks at the history of impact investing, which started in the 1960s, and the benefits associated with it. Other topics of the article include the differences between impact investing and government funding/grants, investing based off of community health needs assessments (CHNA), and public-private partnerships. It also discusses philanthropic organizations, such as the Kresge Foundation and the MetLife Foundation, who partner with community development financial institutions (CDFI) to aid in health, housing and environmental projects.