March 13, 2019 Stories and Data

March 13, 2019 Stories

TruFund Helps Advance Sustainable, Affordable Senior Housing in Brooklyn with Nearly $2M Investment
TruImpact Story: How Colmex Construction Built a Legacy of Opportunity
TruImpact Story: Allstar Community Care
Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade: Business Success Story Fueled by Family, Community, and Autism Advocacy

March 13, 2019 Fact Sheet

CDFIs make a difference in people’s lives and in our communities. They encourage development and entrepreneurship that amplifies beyond the appropriations requested. Investing in the CDFI fund is an important investment that brings real, tangible results.

-Alvaro Macias, GROWTH, Bettendorf, IA

We strongly support continued investment in CDFIs because they empower local economies, create pathways to homeownership and entrepreneurship, and help communities thrive. By ensuring the sustainability and growth of CDFIs, we can continue our mission to help members bank with dignity and build a stronger financial future for all.

-Dawn Lamb, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union, Oak Harbor, OH

The impact CDFI organizations make through their lending programs helps communities by providing financing that helps create or expand a small business, create or sustain jobs, and offers communities an expanded tax base.

-Phil Black, Community Investment Fund of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

Map of March 13, 2019 CDFI Branches and Stories