Walk to Work Program

The Fund provides financial assistance for faculty and staff who purchase or currently own houses within the target area bounded by Interstate 94 on the north, Randolph Avenue on the south, Lexington Avenue on the east and Cleveland Avenue on the west by offering “fix up” matching funds up to $4,500 for qualified home improvement projects.  Funds are provided in the form of a forgivable loan and are considered by the IRS to be a taxable benefit.   The program requires that recipients work at Macalester and live in their home for a minimum of three years after the improvements have been made.  One third of the loan is forgiven in each of the three years after you complete your renovations. If you sell your home before three years, the unforgiven portion of the loan becomes due.  This is a one-time benefit for Macalester employees.

Full time employees of Macalester residing in the target area may apply to receive up to $4,500, on a 1:1 match of employee dollars, for qualified renovation and remodeling of their primary residence.  

You will need to submit an application for approval before any work is done.

To participate in the program please email us at [email protected].