Jared Huffman (D-CA02)

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $464.9 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $130.4 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $168.2 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $66.9 million in consumer lending, $51.4 million in lending to commercial real estate and community facilities, with the balance going to other activities. For more impact data, check out the CDFI Advocacy App over at CDFI Friendly America.

Stories from the District
Anita Dooley-Barker
Owner of Healdsburg Express in Healdsburg, California
Coast Central CU Testimonials
"I have always been given the utmost attention and with efficiency. Coast Central has helped me with multiple loans and has done it with such ease. I know I can go to other banks and credit unions, but I come back to Coast Central because of the amazing service."
Izakaya Gama
How RCAC helped a pop-up blossom into one of Northern California’s top destination eateries
Point Arena, Mendocino County, California
“RCAC gave us the funds to start our business off right and eventually pay it forward to our community,” Elyse Hopps said. “We are very grateful for the assistance.”
River Garden Apartments | Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation
Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC) recently closed on a $791,900 mini-perm loan with NeighborWorks Capital for River Garden Apartments in Fort Bragg, CA.
Wildflower Boutique Motel: RCAC Loan Fund financing supports one-of-a-kind roadside inn
About three hours north of San Francisco along California’s salt-misted, serpentine Highway One lies Point Arena, a Mendocino County town of 500 that is among the smallest incorporated communities in the state.
CDFIs with Branches in the District
Arcata Economic Development Corporation
Coast Central Credit Union
Community First Credit Union
Community First Credit Union
Community First Credit Union
Community First Credit Union
Community First Credit Union
Community First Credit Union
Community First Credit Union
Community First Credit Union
Creser Capital Fund
Economic Development and Financing Corporation
North Bay Credit Union
North Bay Credit Union

Map of CDFI Branches and Stories in

California Fact Sheet