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A Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Who Will Fight for Financial Inclusion and Economic Security

Michael Barr would make an exceptional Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve. Today President Biden released a statement on his intent to…

April 15, 2022

Events, Voices

OFN’s Lisa Mensah Amplifies CDFI Message at 2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference

What were you doing at the start of the pandemic and what role did your organization play throughout the pandemic? This question…

March 24, 2022

News, Voices

OFN Welcomes 24 New Members in 2021

2021 has been another year of unprecedented support and visibility for CDFIs. Today OFN’s membership has grown to more than 360 members,…

December 14, 2021

Voices

Championing Affordable Financing for the Disability Community

November 18, 2021

Voices

LISC and Community Stakeholders Support Economic Inclusion with Wells Fargo Grant

Last year, just before the pandemic became a reality, LISC was in the process of convening stakeholders to develop economic inclusion…

October 27, 2021

Voices

Ask Congress to Include CDFIs in Infrastructure Legislation!

Infrastructure remains a focus this summer in Washington, D.C., and Congress needs to hear from you about how CDFIs can help rebuild…

July 15, 2021

Voices

Celebrating Juneteenth: An Impact Alpha Op-ed

Originally published by ImpactAlpha on June 17, 2021. Celebrating Juneteenth Through Community-based Lending for Vibrant Neighborhoods The promise of freedom was kept…

June 17, 2021

Voices

CDFIs in Focus During Congressional Hearings

Several recent hearings on Capitol Hill have highlighted the work of CDFIs and their ability to reach underserved markets. These hearings are…

June 10, 2021

Voices

CDFI Leaders Share Support for Proposed Community Revitalization Fund in The Hill Op-ed

Op-ed first published in The Hill on June 6, 2021. Contributed to The Hill by Ellis Carr, president and CEO of Capital…

June 10, 2021