Tony Gonzales (R-TX23)

  • Appropriations Staffer: Kellie Chong
  • kellie.chong@mail.house.gov
  • DC Phone: 202-225-4511
  • Last updated: 02/25/2026

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $1.2 billion in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $71.7 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $412.8 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $611.9 million in consumer lending, $44.7 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
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
  • El Paso,
  • Texas
  • Borderplex Community Capital
Borderplex Community Capital provided a low interest loan enabling El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to purchase refrigerated trucks.
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Mountain Star Federal Credit Union expands services to aid El Paso County’s underserved
  • El Paso County, Hudspeth County, and Dona Ana County,
  • New Mexico, Texas
  • Mountain Star Federal Credit Union
A federal credit union is expanding services across the borderland. Mountain Star Federal Credit Union announced it's expanding its services to El Paso County and surrounding Hudspeth and Dona Ana counties.
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Rooster Crow Baking Co., Jennifer Riesman
  • San Antonio,
  • Texas
  • LiftFund
Rooster Crow Baking Co. is an indie bakery based in San Antonio, Texas, that has made its mark in the local culinary landscape with unique and delectable creations. Lead by owner and baker, Jennifer Riesman, the bakery specializes in quirky pies, custom cakes, kolaches and more, offering a delightful array of treats that cater to the diverse tastes of its customers.
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Russell’s Hardware
  • Del Rio,
  • Texas
  • PeopleFund
PeopleFund Client Story
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Uvalde Secures Final Funding for New Elementary School through Prestamos CDFI
  • Uvalde,
  • Texas
  • Prestamos CDFI, Raza Development Fund
Préstamos CDFI, Raza Development Fund, and JPMorgan Chase Partner to Invest $24.5 Million in Rebuilding Efforts, Creating Jobs and Expanding Educational Opportunities for Uvalde’s Children
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Uvalde Secures Final Funding For New Elementary School, A Symbol Of Healing And Hope
  • Uvalde,
  • Texas
  • Prestamos CDFI, Raza Development Fund
Prestamos CDFI, Raza Development Fund, and JPMorgan Chase Partner to Invest $24.5 Million in Rebuilding Efforts, Creating Jobs and Expanding Educational Opportunities for Uvalde’s Children
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CDFIs with Branches in the District
Border Federal Credit Union
  • Eagle Pass Branch
  • , Eagle Pass
Border Federal Credit Union
  • Gibbs St Branch
  • , Del Rio
Border Federal Credit Union
  • Laughlin Branch
  • , Del Rio
Border Federal Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Del Rio
GECU Federal Credit Union
  • Sean Haggerty
  • , El Paso

Map of CDFI Branches and Stories in

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