Jennifer McClellan (D-VA04)

Impact in the District

1,277 loans and investments totaling $48 million in the district in 2022

Stories from the District
Better Housing Coalition – (projected)
Supporting the construction of 20 homes as part of Highland Grove project.
Bono’s Caribbean
Bridging Virginia provided a low-interest line of credit to Bono’s Caribbean, enabling the opening of its first brick‑and‑mortar restaurant in Richmond.
Community Revitalization in Richmond’s East End
The East End of Richmond, Virginia, is undergoing significant transformation thanks in part to funding from the Emergency Capital Investment Program, which has been allocated to help redevelop housing at Creighton Court. Originally built in 1952, Creighton Court is home to approximately 1,300 residents, half of whom are children, and has long faced challenges associated with high levels of poverty.
Community-minded Gallery Turns Challenges into Opportunities
Set within the colorful exuberance of the Arts and Culture District in Richmond, Virginia, 1708 Gallery sits in between busy restaurants, hotels, and museums. While the sounds of the newest exhibit resonate throughout the long and lofty space, plans within the office are unfolding for a bold new project.
Edgewood Outfitters
Capital from Bridging Virginia helped start a size-inclusive boutique supporting women in Newport News
Eggleston Plaza: A beacon for decades of Black history in Richmond’s Jackson Ward
The creation of Eggleston Plaza was made possible by funding from The City of Richmond, Virginia Housing, and $1.5MM in LIHTC equity from VCDC’s Housing Equity Fund of Virginia XVIII.
CDFIs with Branches in the District
Bridging Virginia Inc
Locus Bank
Locus Impact Fund
Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union
Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union
Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union
Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
The Virginia Community Development Fund

Map of CDFI Branches and Stories in

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