May 5, 2020 Stories and Data

May 5, 2020 Stories

Built to Scale: Designing a Business with Scale in Mind
St. John Manor
Catonsville CO-OP brings together food, community, and local businesses
A Grand Opening Like No Other

May 5, 2020 Fact Sheet

Testimonials

As an emerging CDFI offering funding and technical assistance to uplift underserved communities and our economy the CDFI appropriation is imperative.

-Bydeia Harmon, AACCNJ Capital Fund Inc., Trenton, NJ

CDFIs fill crucial gaps in the housing and community development ecosystem, supporting the creation and preservation of affordable housing and vital community facilities that help low-income individuals, families and communities thrive and live with dignity.

-Greg Maher, Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund, Inc., Tarrytown, NY

It has been proven over the decades that the CDFI industry has been mega critical to the flow of capital in this country, specifically in disinvested communities. By appropriating at least $354M for the CDFI Fund, this directly supports the deployment and capacity building of not only CDFIs but the millions of small businesses that hire and create jobs, erect infrastructure, rebuild neighborhood corridors, and partner across industries for improved quality of life. If we are serious about reducing the wealth gap for increased positive impacts, supporting CDFIs is extremely important.

-Ron Brooks, River City Capital Investment, Memphis, TN

Map of May 5, 2020 CDFI Branches and Stories