Introducing “Pay it Forward” from Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a new charitable contribution program that helps community banks and others support their community. With each SBA 7(a) loan referred and closed, CRF will provide a charitable contribution of $1,000 to a non-profit of choice*. The CRF Pay it Forward program helps small business owners […]
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Frank Altman talks with Finance and Commerce about the history of CRF and the future of community development lending
Frank Altman, founder and CEO of national nonprofit Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), has been one of the community development industry’s primary resources for long-term strategy. Finance and Commerce, the Twin Cities’ only daily business newspaper, caught up with Frank recently for a Q&A feature about CRF’s past, present and future. “Behind every new business […]
Small Business Majority, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Partner to Expand Lending Access for Chicagoland Small Businesses
Platform offers educational resources and reliable loan options for small businesses Chicago—Small Business Majority and Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), two organizations committed to helping business owners navigate the complicated world of small business lending, are proud to announce a new partnership to expand access to lending options for small firms in the Chicago area. […]
Update on CRF’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work
CRF’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee had an active start to 2019 with a two-day, all-staff training. This follows comprehensive work done in 2018 when the committee orchestrated multiple trainings and activities, including Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) assessments conducted by Impact Lives , personalized plans for each staff, and experiential learning sessions on unconscious biases and […]
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Endorses Bipartisan House Resolution Supporting Small Business Financing Rights
MINNEAPOLIS —May 09, 2019 — Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) enthusiastically endorses the Small Business Borrowers’ Bill of Rights Resolution introduced in the House of Representatives earlier today in recognition of National Small Business Week. CRF is particularly proud that Congressman Dean Phillips, representing Minnesota’s Third Congressional District, was a leading force in introducing this powerful bipartisan […]
Karibu’s Grand Opening
Congratulations to Karibu Grocery & Deli, one of CRF’s customers, who held their grand opening on Friday, May 3rd! It was an afternoon of inspiration and delicious food. Attendees heard from Mayor Melvin Carter, the mayor of St. Paul, Councilmember Jane Prince, Mohamed Ali – owner of Karibu, and many others. About Karibu “Karibu” means […]
Anissa Keyes named MN’s SBA Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Anissa Keyes, owner of Arubah Emotional Health Services has been named the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s 2019 MN Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year. About Anissa and Arubah Emotional Health Services Anissa is devoted to, and a tireless advocate for, the distinct but often overlapping communities of North Minneapolis, […]
Frank Altman Named 2019 MN Progress Honoree
Congratulations to Frank Altman, co-founder and CEO of Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), for being named a 2019 MN Progress Honoree by Finance & Commerce! 30 Years of Leadership – and Just Getting Started Frank co-founded CRF during the economic crisis of the 1980s to help solve the uncertain community development funding landscape of the time. […]
Anissa Keyes, Owner of Arubah, Named a 2019 Women in Business by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Congratulations to Anissa Keyes, founder and owner of Arubah Emotional Health Services for being named one of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2019 Women in Business Honorees! We are thrilled for you, Anissa, and proud to be a part of your journey! A Career Dedicated to Healing and Empathy In 2012, Anissa opened Arubah Emotional Health Services to provide a […]
