Cincinnati Development Fund Stories and Data

Cincinnati Development Fund Stories

OFN Story: Ohio Veterans Expand Healthcare Access in Their Community With CDFI Investment
OFN Story: Rural CDFI Uses Innovative Financing to Scale Local Manufacturing Business
Ebony Young
Prospect House | Neighborhood Development Services

Cincinnati Development Fund Fact Sheet

CDFIs were a critical component to our funding stacking. Allowing us to triple our occupancy and better meet our vision of a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.

-Rita Cyr, RMHC Dayton, Dayton, OH

CDFIs are an important part of our finance ecosystem. In 2024 alone, the Western Reserve Community Fund (WRCF) distributed over $5M in funding to over 100 small businesses/non-profits in Summit County. CDFI’s, like WRCF, make such a difference in our community.

-Shammas Malik, City of Akron, Akron, OH

We strongly support continued investment in CDFIs because they empower local economies, create pathways to homeownership and entrepreneurship, and help communities thrive. By ensuring the sustainability and growth of CDFIs, we can continue our mission to help members bank with dignity and build a stronger financial future for all.

-Dawn Lamb, Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union, Oak Harbor, OH

Map of Cincinnati Development Fund CDFI Branches and Stories