25th Anniversary Stories and Data

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Ernest Walker Insurance Agency

Tampa,
Florida

BBIF

432 Flats

Nashville,
Tennessee

Affordable Housing Resources, Inc.

GoGAL Program

Savannah,
Georgia

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Enhanced Estètic

Sandy Springs,
Georgia

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

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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.

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.

Testimonials

I support Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) because they are essential in promoting equitable economic growth and community development. At GROW SD, we see how CDFIs empower underserved populations by providing tailored financial solutions that create housing stability and sustainable businesses. Their commitment to reinvesting in local economies aligns with our mission to enhance community well-being. By supporting CDFIs, we can help build stronger, more resilient communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Kristin Hofland, GROW South Dakota, Sisseton, SD

As we look to the next 25 years, we remain focused on investing in entrepreneurs and communities that deserve meaningful opportunities to grow and thrive.

Marten Jenkins, President & CEO of Partner Community Capital, Charlestown, WV

CDFIs exist to help grow local economies, provide housing, and support small businesses.

Indaria Jones, Cooperative Federal Credit Uniom, Syracuse, NY

CDFIs are an important to give access to those who can’t get access to capital from traditional banks and provides important Technical assistance to borrowers pre and post loan as needed.

Lynn Cutler, WORC/EOF, Philadelphia, PA