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Impact Stories

Lending Sector: Entrepreneur of Color

Picture of Nile's field with vegetation, hay, and pumpkins.
Carmel Valley, CA

California CDFI Invests in Farmers to Support Healthy and Prosperous Communities

April 16, 2025
Cynthia Brooks, founder of the The Artisan Pour at TMC Community Capital's RealFest
Sacramento, CA

California Wine Concierge and Lounge Thrives with Support from Local CDFI

February 20, 2025
Flowers Automotive Recycling
Kalamazoo, MI

Michigan CDFI Finances Family-Owned Automotive Recycling Business

February 5, 2025
Pierre Middleton-Baez, co-founder of New Found Growth Corporation (NFGC).
San Francisco, CA

CDFI Small Business Loan Helps San Francisco Construction Company Build Sustainable Roof

February 4, 2025
Dr. Cassandra Little, CEO of FMBCF, with two Lendistry teammates, Maria and Rutger, with one of the cars behind them.
Fresno, CA

CDFI Loan Helps Bring Clean Transportation to Fresno Community

January 20, 2025
A man leaning against the outside wall of a coffee shop, looking off into the distance. Tallio's sign next to him.
San Francisco, CA

California CDFI Helps Build Community Coffee Hub

December 2, 2024
CDFI Helps Hispanic-Owned Restaurants in Rural Georgia Create Jobs and Thrive Despite Pandemic
Dahlonega, GA

CDFI Helps Hispanic-Owned Restaurants in Rural Georgia Create Jobs and Thrive Through Pandemic

September 18, 2024
Adenah Bayoh
Concord, NJ

New Jersey Developer Offers Local Affordable Housing Solutions with CDFI Support

August 15, 2024
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Battle Creek, MI

Michigan Entrepreneur Renovates Building for Burmese Restaurant with CDFI Support

May 10, 2024
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