Sean Casten (D-IL06)

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $259 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $91.7 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $99.5 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $48.6 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
Phoenix Recovery Center
Seaway National Bank of Chicago and Self-Help Credit Union
CDFIs with Branches in the District
Self-Help Credit Union

Map of CDFI Branches and Stories in

Illinois Fact Sheet