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Africatown Community Center
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Beech Capital Venture Corporation
After several years in development, the first phase of a mixed-use project known as the African Center is almost completed. The $23 million complex is dubbed a “beacon of cultural pride” in Africatown, a community that’s grown considerably in the past two decades.
American Cable in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- CRFUSA
CRFUSA borrower success story
Armful of Flowers: How a Backyard Dream Bloomed
- Pittsburgh,
- Pennsylvania
- Invest PGH Inc.
This is a blog post from Invest PGH describing a borrower that was able to convert a vacant city lot into a new business venture.
Asian Bank: Supporting immigrant-run small businesses
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Asian Bank
Explore how Asian Bank, a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is empowering immigrant-run small businesses to thrive. Located in Philadelphia, Asian Bank has been a cornerstone of the community, providing tailored financial solutions, personalized service, and deep cultural understanding to meet the unique needs of immigrant entrepreneurs.
Beautiful Beginnings Childcare Center
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Women’s Opportunities Resource Center
Women’s Opportunities Resource Center borrower success story
Blanca Pachenco
- Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Finata
Blanca Pacheco is the co-director of an immigrant rights nonprofit supporting immigrants in Philadelphia and neighboring counties. She worked with Finanta to purchase her first home, providing the opportunity to own a pieces of her community in Philadelphia.
Brothers Food Max
- Lancaster, Lebanon, East Earl,
- Pennsylvania
- Finata
Adriano Gomez owns Brothers Food Max, a full-service supermarket that opened in a food desert. A project that brought together many partners in the community, Finanta supported Adriano with capital and financial resources that helped transform the plaza into a shopping destination. Brothers Food Max created jobs and healthy cultural food options for many local Latinos.
Bulova Building Rehab
- Lancaster,
- Pennsylvania
- Finata
Rehab of the blighted Bulova building into mixed-use: The $28.5 million revitalization project, previously announced by Zamagias earlier this year, involves the transformation of the vacant manufacturing facility into a vibrant, mixed-use complex which will be named 101 NQ.
Certified Mental Health & Addictions Therapist
- King of Prussia,
- Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation borrower success story
Chef Scutt Blanc
- Northeast Philadelphia,
- Pennsylvania
- Finata
Chef Scutt Blanc, owner of Blanc Catering, is part of our Affinity Group Lending Program and wanted to bring his signature Caribbean soul food dishes to more people across the city.
Cinnaire’s Loan Pivotal to Launching The Villas
- Exton,
- Pennsylvania
- Cinnaire Lending
Affordable Homes Take Root in High-Cost Rural Area With CDFI Backing
City Cuts Barbershop
- Kutztown,
- Pennsylvania
- Finata
Jonathan Escueta founded City Cuts Barbershop when he recognized the need for an urban-style shop in the college town of Kutztown. Starting as a single barber in the rear section of a rented building, City Cuts quickly grew to employ a team of six that offers a variety of services, including haircuts, hair coloring, beard shaping, and more. As demand for the shop’s services grew, Jonathan needed additional space. He did not have to look far, as the front of City Cuts’ building was available for purchase and a perfect spot for expansion.
CDFI Branches in the State
Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund
- Headquarters
- , King of Prussia
Asian Bank
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Asian Bank
- Philadelphia Branch
- , Philadelphia
Asian Bank
- Philadelphia Branch 2
- , Philadelphia
ASSETS Lancaster
- Headquarters
- , Lancaster
BEECH CAPITAL VENTURE CORPORATION
- Headquarters
- , PHILADELPHIA
Bridgeway Capital
- Headquarters
- , Pittsburgh
Community First Fund
- Headquarters
- , Lancaster
Democracy FCU
- Philadelphia Branch
- , Philadelphia
Eagle One Federal Credit Union
- Bustleton Branch
- , Philadelphia
Eagle One Federal Credit Union
- Lindbergh Blvd Branch
- , Philadelphia
East End Food Coop FCU
- Headquarters
- , Pittsburgh
Economic Opportunities Fund
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Enterprise Center Capital Corporation
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Enterprise Development Fund of Erie County
- Headquarters
- , Erie
Entrepreneur Works Fund
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Erie Federal Credit Union
- 38th Street
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Bayfront
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Buffalo Road
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Edinboro Branch
- , Edinboro
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Fairview Office
- , Fairview
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Glenwood Branch
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Lord Corp
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- State Street
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Walmart Office
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- West 32nd Street Office
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Zuck Road
- , Erie
Erie Federal Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Erie
FINANTA
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Heritage Financial CU
- Matamoras Branch
- , Matamoras
Heritage Financial CU
- Dingmans Ferry Branch
- , Dingmans Ferry
Impact Loan Fund
- Headquarters
- , Philadelphia
Innovation Works
- Headquarters
- , Pittsburgh
Invest PGH
- Headquarters
- , Pittsburgh
JARI Growth Fund
- Headquarters
- , Johnstown
Lakeview Community Capital
- Headquarters
- , Horsham