Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions, today announced that Matthew Roth will become the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2023. Matt succeeds Frank Altman, CRF’s founding CEO, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Korn Ferry conducted the national search.
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Promotes Paul Tremewan to Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions, has promoted longtime VP of Finance and Controller Paul Tremewan to Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Names Experienced HR Leader Charity Vickers Chief People Officer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. October 26, 2022 — Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions, has named Charity Vickers its chief people officer. With a 20-year history of leading HR for several prominent insurance companies, Vickers will now lead […]
CDFI Fund Issues $355 Million in Guarantees under the Bond Guarantee Program
In a historic moment for the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Bond Guarantee Program, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund announced that it will issue three guarantees totaling $355 million under the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, the largest issuance in the program’s history. Through the Bond Guarantee Program, eligible CDFIs have access to fixed […]
Collaboration in Action: CDFI Small Business Recovery Fund Summit
Leaders from the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) industry, along with investors, philanthropic supporters, government agencies, and other partners recently came together in the spirit of collaboration for the CDFI Small Business Recovery Fund Summit in Atlanta, GA. The conference – co-hosted by The Generation Foundation, Calvert Impact Capital, and Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) […]
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Announces CEO Transition
MINNEAPOLIS – July 5, 2022 – Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a national, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions announced that Frank Altman will retire as chief executive officer of CRF after co-founding the organization and providing more than 35 years of […]
Catalyst Coalition Organizations Co-Author MinnPost Article
This MinnPost article about the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund is co-authored by representatives from each organization of the Catalyst Coalition, the consortium of nonprofit lenders that collectively launched MIGF. Read the article now.
North News Features the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund
In April 2022, North News – a grassroots print and digital community news source in North Minneapolis – featured an article about the Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund in their print publication. Read the article now.
Motor City Contractor Fund, Which Aims to Support Contractor Ecosystem and Grow Capacity in Detroit, Launches $10 Million Pilot Program Today
DETROIT, March 22, 2022 – The Rocket Community Fund, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), Invest Detroit and Barton Malow Builders today announced the launch of the Motor City Contractor Fund pilot program, which will remove barriers for and provide 20 Detroit-based contractors with a suite of services to grow their capacity and succeed in the increasingly competitive local marketplace. The $10 million […]