Consulting for Change

01/18/2022

Interested in learning more about CDFI Friendly Fort Worth? Join us on Zoom by RSVPing to the January 26th Launch event. You will hear from City and CDFI leaders and find out about this new way of increasing access to patient and flexible capital in Fort Worth.

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01/14/2022

This is beyond horrible, what happened to grocery staff being essential workers?

"Even though food surrounds Kroger grocery workers every hour on their job, over three-quarters of Kroger workers are food insecure"

Not too long ago, getting a job at a major supermarket was an entry into the middle class. Most workers worked full-time. A job in the grocery industry meant that one could make ends meet, afford decent housing, provide adequate meals for one’s family, even take a vacation and save some money for ...

01/01/2022

Wishing everyone working to create greater access to opportunity a happy new year!

The CDFI Friendly America family wishes a very Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. Thank you for joining us to bring equitable community development financing to underserved regions throughout the country. We are thrilled to continue to share new projects and exciting developments in the CDFI industry throughout the course of the upcoming year!

11/23/2021

So sad to hear about the passing of Malikah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz. May her memory be for a blessing.

Malikah Shabazz, a daughter of the deceased religious leader and civil rights activist Malcolm X, was found dead Monday inside her home in New York City, the New York Police

11/22/2021

Learn how IFF is working to align their commitment to greater equity with their lending practices.

By Dana Lieberman, IFF Chief Lending Officer and Terry Young, IFF Chief Credit Officer   When IFF began making real estate loans without appraisals 33 years ago, it was considered pretty radical. Heck, it still is today. We have always believed that this approach helps create greater access to capi...

11/12/2021

Another reason we are lacking affordable housing units: Units disappear off the affordable list every year. Here's what's happening in my city:

Another reason we are lacking affordable housing units: Units disappear off the affordable list every year. Her's what's happening in my city:

Observers see a slow-moving storm set to destabilize a housing market that is already strained by unmet demand for decent, affordable options.

09/03/2021

Great story about CDFI Friendly Bloomington's success! Thanks to Next City! And great work Brian Payne!

Taking the Indiana city’s successful model nationwide.

08/10/2021

If you or someone you know is looking for a Internship, please consider this opportunity.

Are you looking to use your heart and brain at work at the same time? Are you interested in promoting vibrant communities and bridging wealth gaps through impact investing? Do data resources and financing in underserved communities fuel you? If these areas of interest sound exciting, we're looking

07/15/2021

Fitch Credit rating identified governance as a weakness to the USA’s perfect credit rating. So much for the Repliican party as the pro business, fiscally conservative party.

In a long list of “I never thought is would see this in my lifetime,” this is BIG!

Fitch Ratings-New York-13 July 2021: Fitch Ratings has affirmed the United States' Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AAA'. The

06/16/2021

This is a watershed moment for and the communities they serve. Thank you Vice President Kamala Harris and Janet Yellen for amplifying the importance of CDFIs as part of the building back better process. And congratulations to my clients who received these funds! I know you will do great things with them. Community First Fund Leviticus Fund Housing Assistance Council HDF: The Housing Development Fund, Inc. Accompany Capital - formerly BCNA and many others.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. Today, we announced $1.25 billion in COVID relief grants for Community Development Financial Institutions, to help small businesses across the nation access capital, create jobs, and grow, especially in underserved communities.

05/04/2021

Join us on Wednesday if you are interested in working at a CDFI.

Find the perfect impact job for you. Get an edge with a Completion Certificate.

04/28/2021

I am so proud to work in this industry where you bring your heart and your brain to work everyday. If this is you, please join us for the Impact Jobs webinars starting on May 5th. Register at www.cdfis101.org.

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