A #CDFIstory About Investing in Rural Communities
Client: Rutherford House
Client Location: Lancaster, OH
CDFI: Corporation for Supportive Housing
Financing and technical assistance
The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) has a history of addressing the unique challenges of supportive housing in rural communities. Recently CSH took their innovative approach to the Rutherford House, a 16-unit apartment complex in Lancaster, OH. Rutherford House uses a housing first approach, connecting families with the appropriate level of support after they are housed. Families placed in the house pay 30 percent of their income for rent, and have access to voluntary services—including financial counseling, job counseling, and healthcare referrals.
CSH provided technical assistance and a $50,000 loan for pre-development support of the project.