Lateefah Simon (D-CA12)

Impact in the District

6,456 loans and investments totaling $137.3 million in the district in 2022

Stories from the District
Bake Sum 
ICA Fund borrower success story
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation | Predevelopment Line of Credit
NeighborWorks Capital is pleased to extend a $6.2 million refinance of a predevelopment line of credit to the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) in Oakland, CA. The line of credit will support costs for EBALDC’s affordable housing development activity.
El Tiny Cafe 
Working Solutions CDFI borrower success story
Housing Trust, Kingdom Builders, And Bacbo Drive Housing Equity With Innovative Loans 
Housing Trust Silicon Valley borrower success story
Iva Jewell by Dionne
Dionne McCray, founder, designer, and owner of Iva Jewell by Dionne, makes accessories for the daring, brave, and beautiful woman who likes bright colors and big prints. “I’ve always been happiest when I am making things,” she said.
Nona Lim
Nona Lim is a self-described “passionate foodie.” Her eponymous company, Nona Lim, sells delicious and healthy fresh Asian bone broths, soups, and noodles—designed for those with busy lifestyles—in stores all across the country and online. “As life is hectic, I obsess over creating products that not only have amazing flavors and are great for you, but are also easy to enjoy,” she said.
CDFIs with Branches in the District
AnewAmerica CDFI
Beneficial State Bank
Community Bank of the Bay
Habitat Community Capital
ICA Fund
Main Street Launch
Pacific Community Ventures
Self-Help Credit Union
Self-Help Credit Union

Map of CDFI Branches and Stories in

California Fact Sheet