Emilia Sykes (D-OH13)

  • Appropriations Staffer: Owen Beal
  • owen.beal@mail.house.gov
  • DC Phone: 202-225-6265
  • Last updated: 02/25/2026

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $276.6 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $52 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $86.9 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $126.9 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
Community Treatment and Corrections Center (OFN Story)
  • Stark County,
  • Ohio
  • IFF
IFF Client Realizes 20-year Vision for Halfway House in Stark County, OH
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Newsweek recognizes CSE Federal Credit Union
  • Canton,
  • Ohio
  • Canton School Employees Federal Credit Union
The Canton School Employees Federal Credit Union recently was named one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions by Newsweek.
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Small Business Solutions: ECDI’s Quick Loan Product
  • Akron, Cincinatti, Cleveland, Columbus,
  • Ohio
  • Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI)
Everyday across the state of Ohio, entrepreneurs in all stages of business growth and development are in need of funding. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), 69 percent of small businesses utilized financing in 2016, while 31 percent were unable to secure necessary funding. For most small businesses, any influx of cash from an outside investor—or lack thereof—can make or break the business.
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Western Reserve Community Fund: Small Business Lending
  • Akron,
  • Ohio
  • Western Reserve Community Fund
The Western Reserve Community Fund (WRCF) is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). WRCF supports small business, affordable housing, and non-profit organizations with flexible, low-cost financing and technical assistance. As a CDFI certified by the U.S. Treasury, WRCF works to promote equity and expand economic opportunity for disadvantaged communities and businesses by providing financial products and services, striving to foster economic opportunity and revitalized neighborhoods. WRCF was created to help fill the regional gap in access to capital and provide support in disinvested areas, and is not a competitor with banks.
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CDFIs with Branches in the District
Apex Fund for Economic Opportunities
  • Headquarters
  • , Akron
Buckeye State Credit Union
  • Akron Branch
  • , Akron
Buckeye State Credit Union
  • Canton Branch
  • , Canton
Buckeye State Credit Union
  • Hartville Branch
  • , Hartville
Buckeye State Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Akron
Canton School Employees Federal Credit Union
  • Lake Cable Office
  • , Canton
Canton School Employees Federal Credit Union
  • North Canton Office
  • , North Canton
Canton School Employees Federal Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Canton
Fort Randall Federal Credit Union
  • PRIMARY/MAIN
  • , CANTON
New Horizon Federal Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Barberton
New Horizon Federal Credit Union
  • Barberton High School
  • , Barberton
New Horizon Federal Credit Union
  • Firestone FCU
  • , Coventry Township
New Horizon Federal Credit Union
  • Norton Plaza Office
  • , Norton
St. Joseph’s Federal Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Canton
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