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KB Flower Farm – Kim Baker

Otway,
Ohio

Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI)

Rural Flower Farmer Expands Sustainable Agriculture With CDFI Support

Crossroad Health Center

Cincinnati,
Ohio

Corporation for Supportive Housing

The site acquisition, construction/rehab and equipping of an outdated recreational center into a new 21,000 sq.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

Girard,
Ohio

Valley Economic Development Partners

OFN Story: Rural CDFI Uses Innovative Financing to Scale Local Manufacturing Business

Kinsman,
Ohio

Valley Economic Development Partners

A rural manufacturing business received CDFI financing to purchase more equipment and hire additional staff to meet the demand of new contracts.

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Map of OH12 CDFI Branches and Stories

Thank you to our partners at Inclusive and CDBA for sharing data on CDFI Bank and CDFI Credit Union branch locations. In addition, about 100 of our CDFI Stories come from OFN’s story database.

OH12 Investment Map

CDFI Investment Map

Mapped CDFI investment data (2005-2023), via the CDFI Coalition's partnership with CDFI Friendly America.

CDFI Advocacy App

Want more state data? Check out CDFI Friendly America's mobile-friendly CDFI Advocacy App for impacts from 2005-2023.

OH12 Fact Sheet

Testimonials

CDFIs help community-focused organizations access capital for traditionally underserved communities.

Matthew Cook, Matthew Cook Consulting, Columbus, 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

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

I have chaired our local board and our foundation is extremely supportive of the difference [CDFI Fund awards] have made in the Dayton community!

Michael M Parks, The Dayton Foundation, Dayton, OH