Lee Anne Adams, NeighborWorks® America’s chief operating officer, closed out the Investing in Rural America conference in Asheville, North Carolina, this month, where she talked about the resilience of rural communities, and the opportunities. Following are some excerpts from her speech:

Washington, D.C. – NeighborWorks® America announced today housing and lending activities by its nationwide network of nonprofit community development organizations resulted in $2.32 billion of total investment into the creation and preservation of affordable homeownership and rental housing. Federal investment in NeighborWorks America is an efficient and effective way to deliver affordable housing dollars, with every dollar of federal appropriation multiplied 71 times on behalf of individuals and families across America. 
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