George Whitesides (D-CA27)

  • Appropriations Staffer: Shaefer Bagwell
  • shaefer.bagwell@mail.house.gov
  • DC Phone: 202-225-1956
  • Last updated: 02/25/2026

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $284.7 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $82.9 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $131.8 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $45.3 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
Brilliant Corners Agua Dulce
  • Agua Dulce,
  • California
  • Clearinghouse CDFI
Brilliant Corners is a nonprofit organization that provides service-driven, supportive housing for those in need. These homes offer a stable environment for homeless and low-income individuals, as well as those with developmental disabilities.
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Lancaster Promenade
  • Lancaster,
  • California
  • Clearinghouse CDFI
The welcoming pedestrian oriented promenade features renovated retail space for local businesses, a movie theater, restaurants, and an art history museum. Lancaster Promenade is a community event space which features weekly farmer’s markets, holiday celebrations, and promotional events.
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Laurel Crest Apartments
  • Lancaster,
  • California
  • Clearinghouse CDFI
Clearinghouse CDFI (CCDFI) provided a $1,900,000 loan to Laurel Crest, L.P. This financing supports the refinancing of existing debt and provides funding for capital improvements for an affordable housing complex.
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CDFIs with Branches in the District
California Capital Small Business Financial Development Corporation
  • Valencia
  • , SANTA CLARITA
Mission Valley Bank
  • Valencia Branch
  • , Valencia

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