Darren Soto (D-FL09)

  • Appropriations Staffer: Andrea Valdes
  • andrea.valdes@mail.house.gov
  • DC Phone: 202-225-9889
  • Last updated: 02/25/2026

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $383.6 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $73.7 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $200.4 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $100.3 million in consumer lending, with the balance going to other activities. For more impact data, check out the CDFI Advocacy App over at CDFI Friendly America.

Stories from the District
Goodwill Industries Central Florida
  • Orlando,
  • Florida
  • Florida Community Loan Fund
Substantial rehabilitation of community facility to expand programs and services to low-income populations
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Hannibal Square Community Land Trust
  • Orlando,
  • Florida
  • Florida Community Loan Fund
Hannibal Square Community Land Trust will bring 7-8 newly renovated affordable homes to West Lakes in Orlando.
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Hope Partnership
  • Kissimmee,
  • Florida
  • Florida Community Loan Fund
Hope Partnership will provide affordable housing in central Florida through conversion of a former motel.
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CDFIs with Branches in the District
Fairwinds Credit Union
  • Kissimmee - St Cloud
  • , Kissimmee
Fairwinds Credit Union
  • South Semoran
  • , Orlando
Fairwinds Credit Union
  • Vista Lakes
  • , Orlando
Orlando Credit Union
  • Lake Nona Office
  • , Orlando
Partners Bank
  • International Drive Branch
  • , Orlando
Partners Bank
  • Partners FCU
  • , Orlando
Priority Bank
  • Tradeport
  • , Orlando
Suncoast Credit Union
  • South Orange Blossom (BR 190)
  • , Orlando
Suncoast Credit Union
  • South Semoran (BR 189)
  • , Orlando
Suncoast Credit Union
  • West Osceola (BR 191)
  • , Kissimmee
USF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
  • Orlando Branch
  • , Orlando

Map of CDFI Branches and Stories in

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