The @CDFIFund is an essential tool to create economic growth and opportunity across the United States, and IFF thanks the Republican lawmakers who advocated last week for the preservation of the Fund.
OFN thanks @MikeCrapo, @RepYoungKim, and 105 Republican Members of Congress for reaffirming support for the @CDFIFund and its mission to create opportunity across America. #CDFIs
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Last night at #OFN41, OFN honored outstanding leaders and organizations transforming communities through community development finance.
2025 Opportunity Honors recipients
• @LiftFundUS – Outstanding CDFI Award
• Northwest Access Fund – Emerging Growth CDFI Award
• Joe Neri, @IFFcdfi – Executive Leadership Award
• Latino Community Credit Union @LatinoCredit – Adina Abramowitz Impact Award for Organizational Growth and Change
• Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation (ATNI-EDC) – Native CDFI Leadership Award
OFN also presented the Vanguard Award to two local organizations for their work in housing:
• The Stop Oppressive Seizures Fund
• Homes for Hope, Inc.
“These honorees reflect the deep commitment and resilience that define the CDFI industry,” said OFN President and CEO Harold Pettigrew, Jr. “Their work helps ensure opportunity reaches every corner of the country—strengthening communities, expanding access, and ensuring no one is left behind.”
Please join us in celebrating the 2025 Opportunity Honors recipients for their leadership, innovation, and impact in expanding economic opportunity nationwide.
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We thank Senator @JerryMoran and @SenatorDurbin for cosponsoring the bipartisan Neighborhood Homes Investment Act. This critical bill will help address the shortage of affordable homes and expand access to homeownership. https://t.co/zwEfyY4PRq
Ensuring a brighter future for families seeking quality child care in Detroit & across the country through the Investing in America Child Care Partnership. A groundbreaking $9.6M investment for early learners https://t.co/jyyFXZAXnm
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Nice piece by @IFFcdfi demonstrating how CDFIs can support local child care solutions, and how that in turn helps communities. And thank you for the mention of how @momentus_cap is part of this effort!
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For the past 10 years, @IFFcdfi has been investing and committed to providing community financial support across Michigan, including Eastside Detroit neighborhoods. Learn more below.
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In FY24, I secured a $400K grant for IFF’s Boston Square Early Childhood Center, and it’s incredible to see it in action.
Early childhood care sets kids up for success for life, and I’m proud to have helped forge a brighter future for our little ones.
#ChildCareWeekofAction
Today, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Riegle Community Development Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that created the @CDFIFund. Learn about the anniversary and the CDFI Fund's positive impact for IFF and mission-driven lenders nationwide: https://t.co/zcQdRO2UCp
We joined @SeanCasten, @IFFcdfi, and @ILHousing to discuss housing challenges in Illinois at Union Ave Apts—supported by our $192,180 AHP grant. We also celebrated increased funding for our Housing Counseling Resource Program. Watch highlights & learn more:https://t.co/tfmFaIFcAj
@IFFcdfi's CEO, Joe Neri, shares key findings from the FHFA's review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, including gaps in #AffordableHousing and #CommunityDevelopment. While long-term changes progress, CDFIs offer a more immediate solution.
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Congratulations to @IFFcdfi on completing Homan Square Permanent Supportive Housing and Home Sweet Homan! We are proud to have provided land to IFF to make this possible and be part of this remarkable journey.
📸: Kai Brown Photography LLC and Visual Manifesto LLC
7/10: Hear from panelists Amandula Anderson (@IFFcdfi), Mary Janssen (Iowa CCR&R), @BelaMMote (@TheCRCL), Shannon Garrett (MI Women's Commission), and Susan Longworth at Fed Listens as they discuss #childcare innovations from around the 7th District. https://t.co/btoQa2Y3BX
In our 2023 Impact Report, we highlight the grand opening of André Apartments with our member @IFFcdfi and nonprofit developer Movin' Out, Inc. Learn about our efforts to expand affordable housing across IL and WI: https://t.co/G6xVPaRLGk #FHLBCImpact#InvestingInOpportunities
Join us for the ribbon cutting of our new McClellan Early Childhood Center on Aug. 20th.
Made possible through #IFF@Chase@PNCBank@kresgefdn@Cinnaire@CityofDetroit
This $ 8.75 million development shows what we can achieve working together.
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I’m thrilled to join @SpeakerWelchIL and community leaders for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Access Health and Housing! Developed by Home First, this 20-unit, community-integrated housing development features high-quality amenities, and rental subsidies.