OH11 Stories and Data

OH11 Stories

KB Flower Farm – Kim Baker
Rural Flower Farmer Expands Sustainable Agriculture With CDFI Support
Crossroad Health Center
The site acquisition, construction/rehab and equipping of an outdated recreational center into a new 21,000 sq. ft. building for Crossroad Health Center (a FQHC) to expand integrated healthcare, food security, housing placement/referrals and other supportive services, as well as a pharmacy, to 6.5K people/year.
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
A rural manufacturing business received CDFI financing to purchase more equipment and hire additional staff to meet the demand of new contracts.

OH11 Fact Sheet

Testimonials

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

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

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

Map of OH11 CDFI Branches and Stories