James Himes (D-CT04)

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $400.8 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $83.5 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $227.1 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $54.4 million in lending to commercial real estate and community facilities, 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
Bridgeport Rescue Mission
C4C Client Testimonial: Anthony Stewart Construction
Honey Locust Square Brings New Growth to Bridgeport’s East End
Hopeful Cleaning – A Client Story
Meet Dennia, Connecticut Small Business Owner
Millennial Becomes First Time Homeowner and Landlord with Support from Connecticut CDFI (OFN Story)
CDFIs with Branches in the District
Connex Credit Union
Housing Development Fund
Members “First” Credit Union
Members Credit Union
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union

Map of CDFI Branches and Stories in

Connecticut Fact Sheet