June 3, 2026 Stories and Data

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Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation Lending in PA District 1
CDVCA Invests in Goodwrx

Mapped CDFI investment data (2005-2023), via CDFI Friendly America.

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CDFIs make otherwise impossible projects possible.

-George Sutton, Bedrock Holdings LLC, Minneapolis, MN

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are essential to supporting businesses that serve as the backbone and cultural foundation of their communities.

-Alvertis Brooks Jr., Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, Seattle,, WA

CDFIs make banking accessible for entrepreneurs and small businesses that often lack the institutional knowledge and networks to feel confident in the lending space. CDFIs are a critical tool that helps diversify our economy.

-Cole Harvey, Grow America, Seattle, WA