West Central Development Corporation Stories and Data

West Central Development Corporation Stories

Crossroad Health Center
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

West Central Development Corporation Fact Sheet

CDFIs have been critical to successfully completing community and economic development projects in distressed and under-resourced communities like Youngstown and Warren, Ohio.

-Sarah Lown, Western Reserve Port Authority, Youngstown, 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

As a consulting firm working closely with CDFIs and economic development partners across the country, SBC Small Business Consulting supports [CDFI Fund appropriations]. The clarity and continuity of these federal programs are critical for ensuring small businesses in underserved communities receive the technical assistance and capital they need to grow. We appreciate the Treasury’s commitment to supporting CDFIs and encourage swift action to maintain momentum in local economic development efforts.

-Kyle mason, SBC Consulting, Columbus, OH

Map of West Central Development Corporation CDFI Branches and Stories