This Chicago CDFI is taking a multi-faceted approach, from political advocacy to landlord training, to keep the city’s dwindling affordable housing supply.
BY Hadassah Patterson
“Local stakeholders can help drive the destiny of the neighborhood.”
By Christopher C. Williams
In many ways, Los Angeles has much to envy: Movie stars. Sunny weather. Beaches. What the city lacks, though, is... Read more
On the Road Lending is providing an alternative to predatory lending for individuals without credit.
By Hadassah Patterson
Mississippi-based Hope Credit Union is growing its capital by bringing in large corporate members.
By Connie Aitcheson
Growing Home combines environmental job training with access to healthy food.
By Hadassah Patterson
A jobs-training enterprise has found a way to turn the soup kitchen model on its head.
By Hadassah Patterson
Q&A: How securitization could make purchasing a home more accessible for borrowers from Black, Latino and low-to-moderate income communities.
By Erica Sweeney
How Portland, Maine-based entrepreneur supports farmers in his home country of Rwanda through his business.
By Connie Aitcheson
When Mike Mwenedata migrated from Rwanda to the United States in his 20s to look for a... Read more
More than a quarter of formerly incarcerated adults are unemployed. One California program is working to change that.
By Hadassah Patterson
The Texas city becomes the third to join the CDFI Friendly America program — and they have big goals for supporting the community.
By Erica Sweeney
“People are feeling like it’s OK to dream again,” Christina... Read more