California Archives - OFN

Impact Stories

State: California

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

Carmel Valley, CA

California CDFI Invests in Farmers to Support Healthy and Prosperous Communities

Cynthia Brooks, founder of the The Artisan Pour at TMC Community Capital's RealFest

California Wine Concierge and Lounge Thrives with Support from Local CDFI

February 20, 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.

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

Workers are installing solar panels on the San Fernando Community Health Center's roof, demonstrating the center's commitment to adopting clean energy solutions to benefit their patients and community.

San Fernando, CA

California Primary Care Center Promotes Environmental Health With CDFI Support

August 19, 2024

Team of Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation (FAHF)

Fresno CDFI Offers Responsible Financing Alternative to Predatory Loans

December 18, 2023

Members of the CDFI-funded The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program

California Nonprofit Uses CDFI Funding to Train Those Involved with Justice System to Become Firefighters

October 10, 2023

Woman-Owned Recycling Business Supports Employee Compensation

Woman-Owned Recycling Business Supports Environmental Responsibility with CDFI Help