Gender Lens Investing Overview - April 2015

Community Capital Management, Inc

Description

CCM BOND EXAMPLES WITH A FOCUS ON GENDER LENS McCullough Girls Academy, Gary, Indiana Conceived by the Administration of the Gary Community School Corporation, the Frankie Woods McCullough Academy for Girls opened in 2012. The building was formerly an elementary school that received $10 million of renovations including three new computer labs, updated and advanced science lab stations, and updated lighting inside and outside the building. In 2013, the Academy served 440 girls in grades Kindergarten through 7. The students are primarily of African-American descent and approximately 85% are on free or reduced lunch. The school holds high expectations that each student will: • have a successful transition to middle school; • develop and/or maintain a positive self-image, a strong academic foundation, employability skills; and • create an awareness of professional and career options. In addition, each student will strive to be productive, responsible, and caring citizen in a diverse, global and technological world through an accelerated and enriched differentiated curriculum for academically advanced students. The Lakes of Williamsberg, Grapevine, Texas The Lakes of Williamsberg is an affordable rental property that was allocated Low Income Housing Tax Credits where 100% of the 221 units are restricted to residents with incomes at or below 60% of area median income.

The project is subject to an extended use agreement requiring affordability for an additional 15 years beyond the initial 15 year compliance period. Throughout the compliance period, a “qualified nonprofit organization” shall own an interest in the project and materially participate in the development and operation of the project. The project shall provide supportive services in the area of domestic violence counseling by Women’s Haven of Tarrant County, or another comparable service agency. In addition, 5% of the units shall be maintained accessible for residents with physical or mental disabilities.

Community amenities including a business center, partnership with Grapevine community outreach program, a fitness center, library and onsite community center. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CCM’S GENDER LENS INVESTING, PLEASE CONTACT: James Malone, CFA Director of Investment Platforms jmalone@ccmfixedincome.com 877-272-1977 Community Capital Management, Inc. is a Florida-based investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The securities identified and described herein are current holdings and for illustrative purposes.

Their selection was based upon nonperformance criteria, such as the security’s social and/or environmental attributes. Impact figures mentioned in this report are approximate values. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Market conditions can vary widely over time and can result in a loss of portfolio value. Community Capital Management Gender Lens Investing Overview p2 .