Cinnaire

08/28/2026

On Wednesday, Cinnaire joined our partner Homes For America in Baltimore to welcome staff members from the Maryland Congressional delegation for a tour of Clare Court, a highly impactful project that combines affordable housing preservation and new construction to help meet the urgent need for affordable housing in Baltimore. After initially renovating an underutilized convent building in 2004, the new phase of Clare Court brings 53 new affordable homes by adding 12 new units to the convent building and 41 new units in a new three-story building that will welcome new residents at the beginning of September.

In a special moment, Sister Patricia Nightingale, a resident of the Convent building and one of the two remaining Sisters from the Sisters of Francis of Assisi that live at Clare Court, shared the history of the building, their work to support Baltimore residents, and their pride in ensuring that the Sisters’ legacy of service will live on at Clare Court.

Clare Court represents what can happen when mission-driven partners work together and leverage critically needed federal resources, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Project-Based Rental Assistance, and the Capital Magnet Fund. We also discussed the recently enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. We are grateful to representatives from the offices of Senator Van Hollen, Senator Alsobrooks, and Congressman Kweisi Mfume for joining us to learn about the project and help us expand our impact.

08/27/2026

Our work is rooted in community, and so is our culture.

One of the perks of working in the heart of Detroit is having Comerica Park right across the street! Our team recently took advantage of it with a trip to the ballpark to cheer on the Tigers and spend time together. A little baseball, a lot of laughs, and a great way to connect as a team while enjoying the community we're proud to be a part of. 🐯⚾

08/21/2026

What does it take to go from your first deal to a lasting development career? In the latest Advancing Communities Podcast, Cinnaire's Alice Mwinzi sits down with colleagues Keith Broadnax and Monty Childs to share practical advice for emerging developers.

From building the right team and finding development opportunities to establishing lender relationships and navigating your first projects, Keith, Monty, and Alice offer real-world insights on what it takes to build a strong foundation and create lasting impact in the communities you serve.

🎧 Listen now:

Learn from affordable housing experts what it takes to go from a first deal to a lasting development career

08/19/2026

We were proud to stand alongside U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) yesterday at an event celebrating the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Hosted at Imani Village by our partner The WRK Group, the event highlighted what this landmark legislation will mean for Delaware.

Cinnaire's Chris Neary spoke about the impact of the bipartisan Community Investment and Prosperity Act, which Senator Blunt Rochester sponsored and became law as part of the ROAD to Housing Act. According to the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, this legislation will help unlock billions more investment in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.

"Where we stand today at Imani Village is a testament to what can happen when we invest in our communities. But the reality is that our country is not investing nearly enough to keep up with the demand for affordable housing. We are grateful to Senator Blunt Rochester for her leadership in helping us increase investment in our communities."

08/17/2026

Our team is proud to support Harken, a finalist in the Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice Awards in the Senior Housing category.

Developed by CommonBond Communities, Harken provides 60 deeply affordable homes in St. Paul, Minnesota, where older adults can age with stability, dignity, and connection. Located within the Highland Bridge redevelopment, the community reflects what's possible when thoughtful design, supportive services, and strong partnerships come together.

Harken was made possible through collaboration among Minnesota Housing, City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, the Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Equity Fund, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, Cinnaire, and the St. Paul Housing Authority.

Today is the final day to vote in the AHF Readers' Choice awards and help recognize the meaningful impact Harken is making for seniors in Minnesota.

DEVELOPER: CommonBond CommunitiesARCHITECT: UrbanWorks ArchitectureGENERAL CONTRACTOR: Frana Cos.MAJOR FUNDERS: Minnesota Housing; city of St. Paul; Ramsey County; Metropolitan Council; Minnesota Equity Fund; Cinnaire; St. Paul Public Housing Authority |

08/15/2026

🏆𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

McDaniel Apartments (Permanent Supportive Housing), Oshki-Gakeyaa (Urban), and Harken (Senior Housing) have been named finalists in the Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice Awards. Together, these communities are helping families on their recovery journey, providing culturally responsive housing and support for Native communities, and creating affordable homes where seniors can thrive with dignity and connection. Every vote helps spotlight the power of affordable housing to strengthen communities and expand opportunities.

Learn more about the finalists and cast your vote by August 17.

Cinnaire is proud to announce that three developments it supported with financing have been named finalists in the 2026 Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the affordable housing industry’s most recognized honors. The McDaniel Apartments in Jackson, Michigan, Oshki-Ga...

08/14/2026

Our team is proud to celebrate Oshki-Gakeyaa, meaning "New Way", developed by the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC), as a finalist in the Urban Category of the Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice Awards.

Located in Minneapolis, Oshki-Gakeyaa transformed underutilized space within MIWRC's existing building into 24 deeply affordable permanent supportive homes for Native individuals and families. By pairing stable housing with culturally responsive, trauma-informed supportive services, the development creates pathways to healing, stability, and long-term success.

This impactful project is the result of strong collaboration among, MIWRC, the City of Minneapolis Government, Hennepin County Government, UnitedHealth Group, Minnesota Housing, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, and Cinnaire.

Help recognize the power of partnership and community-driven development by casting your vote by August 17 for Oshki-Gakeyaa in the AHF Readers' Choice Awards!

DEVELOPER: Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource CenterARCHITECT: DSGW ArchitectsGENERAL CONTRACTOR: PCL ConstructionMAJOR FUNDERS: UnitedHealth Group; Minnesota Equity Fund; Greater Minnesota Housing Fund; Cinnaire; Minnesota Housing; city of Minneapolis; Hennepin County |

08/13/2026

Cinnaire CEO Mark McDaniel recently spent time at the Strikeout Baseball youth clinic, sharing his lifelong love of the game with the next generation of players. Mark brought along his first baseball glove, a special keepsake passed down from his grandfather to his father and then to him and reflected on the lessons baseball taught him growing up.

At Cinnaire, we're proud to support Strikeout Baseball and its mission to foster a love of the game while instilling teamwork, discipline, integrity and sportsmanship. By creating opportunities for young people to learn, play and grow, Strikeout Baseball is helping shape confident leaders, strengthen communities and inspire the next generation, both on and off the field. ⚾

08/11/2026

We're proud to share that McDaniel Apartments, named in honor of Cinnaire President and CEO Mark McDaniel, has been named a finalist in the Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice Awards.

Located in Jackson, McDaniel Apartments expands Michigan's pioneering Permanent Recovery Supportive Housing model, building on the success of Andy's Place by connecting residents with stable housing and recovery support services during the critical period following treatment. Designed with families in mind, the development creates opportunities for parents and children to remain together while rebuilding their lives, supporting long-term recovery and family stability.

Developed by Andy's Angels and Milner & Caringella, Inc., McDaniel Apartments demonstrates how strong partnerships and innovative housing solutions can create lasting impact for families and communities.

Help us celebrate this important work by casting your vote:

DEVELOPERS: Milner and Caringella and Community Action AgencyARCHITECT: WJW ArchitectsGENERAL CONTRACTOR: Oakwood ConstructionMAJOR FUNDERS: Cinnaire; Huntington Bank; Comerica; Fifth Third Bank; Michigan State Housing Development Authority; Michigan Department of Health & Human Services; Michigan E...

08/07/2026

When community banks invest locally, they help create opportunities that strengthen neighborhoods.

This week, we welcomed leaders from First National Bank of Michigan, Eaton Community Bank, and the Michigan Bankers Association for a tour of Grand Vista Place and Riverview 220. Together, these two communities provide nearly 100 affordable homes for individuals and families in Michigan's capital city.

We're grateful for our longstanding partnership with the Michigan Bankers Association and the community banks that invest alongside Cinnaire to help expand affordable housing opportunities across Michigan. Visits like these are a great reminder of what we can accomplish together.

Thank you to our banking partners for your continued investment. Together, we're expanding housing opportunities and building stronger communities.