Community First Fund + FINANTA

FINANTA is now Community First Fund, a CDFI serving 20 counties in PA, DE and NJ. We envision vibrant & healthy communities free from poverty & discrimination.

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A new name, a new look, the same commitment to our community.

We are excited to introduce our new transitional logo as we raise awareness of our merger with @CommFirstFund.

You can read more about the merger on our updated website: https://t.co/8jOmI1Vn6J

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¡La solicitud para la primera ronda del programa "Boost Your Business" de @PhiladelphiaGov ya está abierta! Este programa proporciona financiación a las empresas propiedad de POC en crecimiento. ¡Solicite hoy mismo!
https://t.co/j4w1Fv3HYA

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The application for the first round of the @PhiladelphiaGov's "Boost Your Business" program is open now! This program provides funding to growing POC-owned businesses. Only 10 businesses will be selected to receive a $50,000 forgivable loan, so apply now!
https://t.co/j4w1Fv3HYA

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This past Friday, we held an in-person team celebration for the 10 year anniversary of the Affinity Group Lending Program.

Thank you to all the people, both past and present, that have made the AGL program possible! ¡Feliz aniversario AGL!

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El programa Affinity Group Lending (AGL) ha tenido un gran impacto en las vidas y las comunidades de Filadelfia desde 2011.
¡Esperamos avanzar en el impacto del programa AGL como @CommFirstFund

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The Affinity Group Lending (AGL) program has been greatly impacting lives and communities in Philadelphia since May 2011. We look forward to advancing the impact of the AGL program as @CommFirstFund!

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This month marks 10 years since the start of the Affinity Group Lending (AGL) Program, which provides financial and technical support to underserved groups in Philadelphia.

We are very excited to continue advancing and growing the AGL Program after merging with @CommFirstFund!

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#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd

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Our statement on the Derek Chauvin verdict. Justice has been served, but there is still much more work to be done.

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Ramadan Mubarak to all of our Muslim borrowers, friends and supporters! We wish you peace and grace during this Ramadan season. #ramadanmubarak

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Congrats to our borrower Hardena Restaurant for receiving a grant through DoorDash’s inaugural Main Street Strong Accelerator program! The popular Indonesian restaurant was one of 15 businesses awarded a grant through this education-and-grant initiative.

https://t.co/hbYwnpANta

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Selamat to the Burmese Group for closing on their Affinity Group Lending program loan cycle! All seven members live in South Philadelphia and are refugees from Malaysia and Thailand. The group is using their first loan for a variety of purposes, including a halal grocery store.

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The pandemic and stigma around its origins have heightened the long-standing pattern of racism and xenophobia experienced by Asian Americans and immigrants in our country. We must continue to call out racism when and where we see it, especially in our communities. #StopTheHate.

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We are deeply troubled and shocked by the recent rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. We must continue to call out racism when and where we see it, especially in our communities. It’s time to #StopTheHate.

Read our social justice statement here: https://t.co/APqggZNeXH

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We are deeply troubled and shocked by the recent rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. We must continue to call out racism when and where we see it, especially in our communities. It’s time to #StopTheHate.

Read our social justice statement here: https://t.co/APqggZNeXH

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To expand our products, services and support to clients and prospects in our communities, we merged with @CommFirstFund. This merger greatly strengthens our commitment to providing access to capital and building up our region's small businesses. https://t.co/RpVsomoRhz #CDFI

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¡Atención propietarios de restaurantes! Aprenda todo lo que debe de saber sobre Inspecciones para restaurantes en el Estado de Pennsylvania. Participe en el entrenamiento ofrecido por el SBDC de Widener University este Jueves 25 a las 10:00am. https://t.co/HRbsRtt0uv

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Mexican small businesses in Philadelphia need your help!

The Association of Mexican Business Owners of Philadelphia, a group of immigrant businesses severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, have started a new relief fund. Please donate to their cause! https://t.co/99dOG3GKx4

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Our offices are closed today! We will be back tomorrow at 8:30 AM.

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All Community First Fund and FINANTA offices will be closed today (Monday, February 15th) in observance of President's Day. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 16 at 8:30 AM.

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All Community First Fund and FINANTA offices will be closed today (Monday, February 15th) in observance of President's Day. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 16 at 8:30 AM.

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Our Mortgage Lender Frederick Rivera was recently featured in an article by the Philadelphia Inquirer regarding DACA recipients being eligible for mortgages. We are proud to help make the dream of homeownership and wealth-building accessible for all! https://t.co/DcNdTprfNv

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Our own Kersy Azocar will be participating in the
@WomensWay "Closing The Gender Wealth Gap Forum: Investing In Women Owned Businesses" panel discussion on Wednesday, January 6 from 4-5PM EST. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Register today: https://t.co/5krpwAdKe9

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Happy Holidays!

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Happy Holidays from our Community First Fund and FINANTA team!

Our holidays hours are as follows:
- Wednesday, 12/23: Closed after 3:00 PM
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Closed 
- New Year's Eve: Closed after 3:00 PM
- New Year's Day: Closed