August 5, 2025 Stories and Data

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Wheaton,
Maryland

Latino Economic Development Center

St. John Manor

Bakersfield,
California

Clearinghouse CDFI

Catonsville CO-OP brings together food, community, and local businesses

Catonsville,
Maryland

Baltimore Community Lending

A Grand Opening Like No Other

Sunnyvale,
California

Housing Trust of Silicon Valley

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Testimonials

CDFIs are a key component of helping our communities thrive.

-John Zmolek, Business Impact NW, Seattle, WA

The work of CDFIs and the CDFI Fund is critical for so many small businesses, real estate developers, nonprofits, and communities across the United States.

-Mary Stoick, Sunrise Banks, St Paul, MN

Thanks to the Bank Enterprise Award Fund, United is able to issue responsible credit and financial services to underserved customers… BEA is critical for offsetting the cost of running a small‑dollar loan program.

-Robert Jones, United Bank of Alabama, Atmore, AL