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Spiel-Yi Learning Center

White Swan,
Washington

ATNI-EDC, Craft3
Childcare, Native CDFIs, Rural Development

Craft3 and ATNI-EDC financing helped Spiel-Yi Learning Center expand childcare infrastructure on the Yakama Nation, including an addition, sidewalks, parking, restrooms, and operating support. The center fills a childcare need for families in White Swan, Harrah, and surrounding communities.

Orca Strength CrossFit

Seattle,
Washington

Craft3
Healthcare, Small Business

Craft3 financed Andrew Giron and Maria Guzman’s acquisition of an existing Seattle CrossFit gym, including equipment, inventory, lease rights, and working capital. Rebranded as Orca Strength, the business offers sliding-scale memberships designed to make fitness more accessible.

Pinecrest Adult Family Home

Vancouver,
Washington

Craft3
Healthcare, Small Business

Craft3 provided construction financing for renovations and accessibility improvements needed to open Pinecrest Adult Family Home in Vancouver. The six-resident home expands community-based care for older adults while supporting local jobs.

Zero Emissions Northwest

Eastern Washington,
Washington

Craft3
Education, Rural Development

Craft3 provided a $2.1 million revolving bridge line supporting 30 community solar installations across 13 rural Washington school districts. The financing bridges installation costs and utility incentive payments, helping schools reduce energy costs while benefiting lower-income students.

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Map of Washington CDFI Branches and Stories

Thank you to our partners at Inclusive and CDBA for sharing data on CDFI Bank and CDFI Credit Union branch locations. In addition, about 100 of our CDFI Stories come from OFN’s story database.

Washington Investment Map

CDFI Investment Map

Mapped CDFI investment data (2005-2023), via the CDFI Coalition's partnership with CDFI Friendly America.

CDFI Advocacy App

Want more state data? Check out CDFI Friendly America's mobile-friendly CDFI Advocacy App for impacts from 2005-2023.

Washington Fact Sheet

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are essential to supporting businesses that serve as the backbone and cultural foundation of their communities.

Alvertis Brooks Jr., Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, Seattle,, WA

CDFIs provided necessary funding and support to communities, including small businesses. Economic opportunity is the path to a unified society.

Kellen Robert Ball, Business Impact Northwest, Seattle, WA

It is critically important that the United States Department of the Treasury continues to support the work of CDFIS throughout our great nation.

Robert Williams, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, Seattle, WA

The financial education offered by Native CDFIs has been making huge impacts within the community. I have been involved in the CDFI network for 8 years and am seeing the positive results. This is especially critical for the younger generations.

Lisa Rivera, Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund, Lakewood, WA