Last week, CDFI Friendly South Bend joined with local nonprofit partners to host such a workshop at the Studebaker National Museum.

Made possible by a sponsorship from PNC Bank, the interactive session focused on the resources and support available to help nonprofit organizations advance their missions.

We are excited to announce that IFF (CDFI) is coming to South Bend on Tuesday, December 3rd for two exciting programs! The registration for both events is FREE through partnership with IFF and a sponsorship from PNC Bank.

Jordan Richardson grew up in a neighborhood where investment was not happening. Jordan, the principal of Property Bros LLC, decided he could help be the difference he saw was needed.

Gracias a todos los que se unieron al seminario con Allies for Community Business (A4CB). El seminario incluyó información sobre capital y los servicios gratuitos de orientación empresarial de A4CB y tambien sobre los servicios de referencia de CDFI Friendly South Bend a empresas locales para obtener asistencia técnica.

Last week, leaders from around the country came together in Indianapolis to talk policy, action, economics, advocacy, faith, and more. The event, called Neighborhood Economics, was a design lab, think tank, and a networking group — and everyone from philanthropists and funders to community organizers sat together to work on solutions to pressing community issues.

This week we hosted a free webinar with Allies for Community Business (A4CB). In this webinar, A4CB's Amanda Askew gave an overview of what is required to apply for a small business loan and talked about their 3% interest rate right now on small business loans.

The Board of Directors of CDFI Friendly South Bend are seeking 3-5 new board members to assist in our critical mission of connecting our region to the $260 Billion CDFI Industry. Founded in February of 2020, this young non-profit needs your support to focus on strategy and goals to meet our mission.

On November 1, 2021 our community welcomed On the Road Lending to serving Indiana. We are excited to promote their approach to helping people get to work.