Pramila Jayapal (D-WA07)

  • Appropriations Staffer: Jennifer Chan
  • jennifer.chan@mail.house.gov
  • DC Phone: 202-225-3106
  • Last updated: 02/25/2026

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $768.4 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $192.2 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $324.8 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $126.3 million in consumer lending, $113 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
Brettler Family Place
  • Seattle,
  • Washington
  • Grow America Fund
These 52 units of affordable housing in one of Seattle’s most desirable neighborhoods are a proud accomplishment of local developers Solid Ground and Common Ground and NDC Corporate Equitey Fund. Bordering Magnuson Park and overlooking beautiful Lake Washington, Brettler Family Place is now home to 52 families coming out of emergency and transitional shelters. Community facilities provide space for recreation, cultural and educational activities for Brettler’s children and adults.
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Byrd Barr Place
  • Seattle,
  • Washington
  • Enterprise Community Loan Fund
This transaction will support the preservation and substantial renovation of Firehouse 23, a two-story, 11,000 sq. ft. former fire station in the Central District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The project is vital to preserving Firehouse 23 as the long-term home for Byrd Barr Place, a Black-led, nonprofit organization with a 56-year history of providing safety-net services for low-income persons, and effective advocacy to combat racial inequity and spur community-driven solutions. BBP serves approximately 15,000 low-income individuals annually, primarily people of color. This project will allow BBP to serve 30% more clients, or 4,500 additional low-income households.
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Celebrating Success: Port of Seattle Business Accelerator Graduation
  • Port of Seattle,
  • Washington
  • Business Impact NW
The Port of Seattle Diversity in Contracting Year-End Celebration and Business Accelerator Program Graduation was a night to remember! Over three hundred people RSVP’d to attend the event, which brought entrepreneurs, mentors, and community leaders together for an engaging and welcoming evening filled with support and celebration. The event showcased the Port of Seattle’s incredible work and commitment to fostering equity and opportunity through year-end program highlights, future endeavors, and the Business Accelerator Program Graduation.
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Cougar Mountain Baking Company
  • Seattle,
  • Washington
  • Grow America Fund
GAF assisted a Seattle bakery purchase a new facility to increase its manufacturing capabilities to meet the ever growing demand for its cookies.
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Feeling at Home at OHSUN Banchan Deli & Café
  • Seattle,
  • Washington
  • Craft3
Craft3 borrower success story
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Independence and Hope
  • Shoreline,
  • Washington
  • Northwest Access Fund
In 2014 Washington Access Fund celebrated its 10th Anniversary of helping our clients achieve their dreams. By providing access to tools, technology and business equipment, these three individuals were empowered to take back their own lives and make a future for themselves.
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CDFIs with Branches in the District
Beneficial State Bank
  • Seattle Branch
  • , Seattle
Express Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Seattle
Gesa Credit Union
  • In-Store Roosevelt Branch
  • , Seattle
Impact Capital
  • Headquarters
  • , Seattle
Kitsap Credit Union
  • Columbia Center
  • , Seattle
Northwest Access Fund
  • Headquarters
  • , Shoreline
Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
  • Burien Branch
  • , Burien
Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
  • Downtown Seattle
  • , Seattle
Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Seattle
Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union
  • Northgate Br
  • , Seattle
Verity Credit Union
  • Ballard Branch
  • , Seattle
Verity Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Seattle
Verity Credit Union
  • Greenwood Branch
  • , Seattle
Verity Credit Union
  • Northgate Branch
  • , Seattle
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