Building Pennsylvania’s CDFI
Ecosystem
The Pennsylvania CDFI Network is a statewide collective of 17 PA-based community development financial institutions (CDFIs) that primarily provide financing options for small businesses.
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GRIT Fund Success Tears Down Barriers, Builds Capacity and Strengthens CDFI Ecosystem
There was a lot of optimism in the air at the Program Impact Update of the Philadelphia GRIT Fund, a unique program that increases economic and financial opportunities for business owners who are People of Color. Presented by the Greater Philadelphia Financial...
Varsovia Fernández Deserving of a PhD in Community
Varsovia Fernández is a distinguished Dominican professional who has made her mark and paved the way in various fields, from the corporate and financial sectors to nonprofit organizations. However, her primary motivation has been to give a voice to minorities,...
Pennsylvania CDFI Network Secures $45 Million
Minority Small Businesses Have a New Financing Option in the Commonwealth Philadelphia, Pa. – December 14, 2022 -- The Pennsylvania CDFI Network secured a $45 million allocation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in partnership with 11 community...
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