not-for-profits, and social enterprises to support or accelerate the delivery of their mission. Examples of local loans include Hamilton Artists Inc., Mustard Seed co-op, Neighbour 2 Neighbour Hamilton Community Food Centre, Indwell affordable housing communities, the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark and the Westdale Cinema Group. To date, HCF has approved $5.2 million in local loans. National/Global: Investments designed to provide financial return while delivering positive social and/or environmental outcomes. This includes a broad range of investment opportunities that diversify HCF’s impact portfolio and encourage the widespread growth of impact investing for community good. Examples include: Artscape Launchpad, Greensoil Building Innovation Fund, CoPower, Renewal 3 Trust, Mercer Private Investment Partner III-Sustainable Opportunities Fund and Trillium Housing Fund. In 2015, HCF also established a "20 by 2020" impact investing target. The proposed goal is to have 20% of HCF assets represented by impact investments by the year 2020. To date, HCF has committed some $18 million to impact investments. Hamilton's Vital Signs Reports On October 4, 2012, HCF published the third edition of Hamilton's Vital Signs, an update on its two previous reports which examine various aspects of community health, in co-operation with the Hamilton Spectator. Hamilton's Vital Signs looks at such aspects as the gap between rich and poor, environment, belonging and leadership, economy, learning, health, housing, transportation, arts, safety and education. The reports have supported the findings of wide neighbourhood disparity brought to public attention by the Spectator's Code Red series. The 2015 Vital Signs report takes a critical look at the socio-economic landscape of Hamilton, acknowledging that not every Hamiltonian or neighbourhood shares in the prosperity. The report shows that basic needs such as affordable housing, secure jobs and living wage continue to be a priority for many residents. Hamilton Vital Signs TV A monthly series on local station Cable 14 hosted by HCF CEO & President Terry Cooke. Each episode features guests discussing a variety of topics. The show aims to stimulate community awareness, conversation and action on the issues that affect quality of life for all Hamiltonians. References External links Official website Organizations based in Hamilton, Ontario Financial endowments Community foundations