CO04 Stories and Data

CO04 Stories

Rio Grande Hospital
Rio Grande Hospital (RGH) is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving the Western San Luis Valley. RGH operates a hospital in Del Norte, as well as three other healthcare clinics in Creede, Monte Vista, and South Fork. Based on a recent community health needs assessment, RGH determined they needed to create a community wellness facility. The Wellness Center, along with six tiny home lodging units, is expected to improve the health and well-being of the surrounding low-income community.
Food Bank of the Rockies
Additional working capital for the Food Bank.
Wilderness Exchange Unlimited
B:Side Fund supported a Great Western Bank loan to this eco-tourism outfitter for fleet and gear expansion.
White Hat Services LLC
B:Side Fund enabled working capital that helped this IT services firm serve new clients and grow team.

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Testimonials

CDFIs create financing that banks won’t do. We have used CDFI funds for mobile home financing on older mobile homes. The portfolio has a 100% success rate with the funds coming back, revolving and helping another family with affordable housing option.

-Pam Moore, HomesFund, Durango, CO

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