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1032 East Avenue
- Erie,
- Pennsylvania
- Bridgeway Capital
- Affordable Housing, Technical Assistance
Bridgeway Capital provided construction and renovation financing to BUILD CDC to complete the rehabilitation of a longstanding Erie Eastside building. The project created three affordable apartments and a ground-floor commercial space while also serving as an on-the-job construction training site.
1032 East Avenue
- Erie,
- Pennsylvania
- Bridgeway Capital
- Affordable Housing
BUILD CDC renovated a blighted East Avenue property into three affordable apartments and a commercial storefront with financing from Bridgeway Capital. The redevelopment also provided hands-on construction training and housing support for residents transitioning from domestic violence situations.
1331 Studios
- Nemacolin,
- Pennsylvania
- Bridgeway Capital
- Rural Development, Small Business, Technical Assistance
Artist Danielle Nyland worked with Bridgeway Capital’s Alliance for Creative Rural Economies to turn her Greene County creative practice into a sustainable full-time business. Coaching helped her improve pricing, track event performance, strengthen marketing and search visibility, and plan for a future gallery, workshop, and retail space.
Africatown Community Center
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Beech Capital Venture Corporation
- Community, Loan Fund, Mixed-Use
After several years in development, the first phase of a mixed-use project known as the African Center is almost completed. The $23 million complex is dubbed a “beacon of cultural pride” in Africatown, a community that’s grown considerably in the past two decades.
Allegheny YMCA
- Pittsburgh,
- Pennsylvania
- Bridgeway Capital
- Affordable Housing, Healthcare
Bridgeway Capital supported the nearly $26 million renovation of the historic Allegheny YMCA through a predevelopment grant and bridge financing. The project modernized the century-old Northside facility while preserving its housing, wellness, youth, and community services.
American Cable in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- CRFUSA
- Loan Fund, Manufacturing, Small Business
CRFUSA borrower success story
American Drain Cleaners
- Verona,
- Pennsylvania
- Bridgeway Capital
- Small Business
Bridgeway Capital provided an owner-occupied commercial real estate loan that enabled American Drain Cleaners to purchase and expand into its own approximately 2,000 sq. ft. facility. Building ownership allowed the plumbing company to add vehicles, hire employees, and establish a permanent base for continued growth.
Armful of Flowers: How a Backyard Dream Bloomed
- Pittsburgh,
- Pennsylvania
- Invest PGH Inc.
- Small Business
This is a blog post from Invest PGH describing a borrower that was able to convert a vacant city lot into a new business venture.
Asian Bank: Supporting immigrant-run small businesses
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Asian Bank
- CDFI Bank, Small Business
Explore how Asian Bank, a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is empowering immigrant-run small businesses to thrive. Located in Philadelphia, Asian Bank has been a cornerstone of the community, providing tailored financial solutions, personalized service, and deep cultural understanding to meet the unique needs of immigrant entrepreneurs.
Attentive Care Service Agency
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Entrepreneur Works
- Healthcare, Small Business, Technical Assistance
Entrepreneur Works provided Wakila Saleem with one-on-one advising and business training that helped her launch and expand Attentive Care Service Agency. The Philadelphia home-care company has grown to more than 100 employees, serves approximately 85 clients, and expanded into medical home care.
Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Women’s Opportunities Resource Center
- Community, Early Childhood Development, Education, Loan Fund, Microlending, Minority-Owned Business, Technical Assistance, Woman-Owned Business
Women’s Opportunities Resource Center borrower success story
Blanca Pachenco
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Finata
- Homeownership, Loan Fund
Blanca Pacheco is the co-director of an immigrant rights nonprofit supporting immigrants in Philadelphia and neighboring counties. She worked with Finanta to purchase her first home, providing the opportunity to own a pieces of her community in Philadelphia.
CDFI Branches in the State
Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund
- Headquarters
- , King of Prussia
Asian Bank
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Asian Bank
- Philadelphia Branch
- , Philadelphia
Asian Bank
- Philadelphia Branch 2
- , Philadelphia
ASSETS Lancaster
- Headquarters
- , Lancaster
BEECH CAPITAL VENTURE CORPORATION
- Headquarters
- , PHILADELPHIA
Bridgeway Capital
- Headquarters
- , Pittsburgh
Community First Fund
- Headquarters
- , Lancaster
Democracy FCU
- Philadelphia Branch
- , Philadelphia
Eagle One Federal Credit Union
- Bustleton Branch
- , Philadelphia
Eagle One Federal Credit Union
- Lindbergh Blvd Branch
- , Philadelphia
East End Food Coop FCU
- Headquarters
- , Pittsburgh
Economic Opportunities Fund
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Enterprise Center Capital Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Enterprise Development Fund of Erie County
- Headquarters
- , Erie
Entrepreneur Works Fund
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Erie Federal Credit Union
- 38th Street
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Bayfront
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Buffalo Road
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Edinboro Branch
- , Edinboro
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Fairview Office
- , Fairview
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Glenwood Branch
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Lord Corp
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- State Street
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Walmart Office
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- West 32nd Street Office
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Zuck Road
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Erie
FINANTA
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Heritage Financial CU
- Matamoras Branch
- , Matamoras
Heritage Financial CU
- Dingmans Ferry Branch
- , Dingmans Ferry
Impact Loan Fund
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Innovation Works
- Headquarters
- , Pittsburgh
Invest PGH
- Headquarters
- , Pittsburgh
JARI Growth Fund
- Headquarters
- , Johnstown
Lakeview Community Capital
- Headquarters
- , Horsham