MISSOULA — In less than a year after the program was announced, Missoula's Housing Impact Fund has already neared its original campaign goal of $10 million — funding intended to preserve or expand housing solutions across the city.

NeighborWorks Montana and the Missoula Economic Partnership established the fund last November, starting with a $9 million gift offered by a local donor and several financial institutions, including First Security and Stockman banks, and Clearwater Credit Union.

The fund looks to provide stable returns for long-term investment to fund housing projects in Missoula. It's designed to be a flexible financing source that's responsive to the community’s existing housing needs while tackling new opportunities.

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