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CRF’s Alexis Dishman Honored as a Recipient of the Monica Echeverri Casarez Neighborhood Hero Award 

CRF’s Alexis Dishman Honored as a Recipient of the Monica Echeverri Casarez Neighborhood Hero Award 

EVP and Chief Lending Officer Alexis Dishman was named Partner Awardee by ProsperUs Detroit  We’re excited to share that Community Reinvestment Fund, USA’s (CRF) EVP, Chief Lending Officer Alexis Dishman was selected as one of ProsperUs Detroit’s Monica Echeverri Casarez Neighborhood Hero Award honorees. The Monica Echeverri Casarez Neighborhood Hero Award spotlights entrepreneurs, community advocates […]

CRF’s Erin Chase Named Top Woman in Finance by Finance & Commerce

CRF’s Erin Chase Named Top Woman in Finance by Finance & Commerce CRF USA Logo

We’re thrilled to announce that Erin Chase, Director of Lending, has been selected as a Top Woman in Finance by Finance & Commerce Magazine. This award recognizes industry-leading executives in Minnesota’s financial sector for their outstanding contributions to their profession, communities, and society at large.  Since joining CRF’s lending team in September 2022, Erin has […]

Small Business Catalyst Fund Announces Grant Program Impact

Small Business Catalyst Fund Announces Grant Program Impact CRF USA Logo

The Fund deployed nearly $260,000 in grants to small businesses. The Small Business Catalyst Fund, a collaboration between CRF, Fifth Third Bank, and several local CDFIs, has awarded grants to nearly 50 small businesses in select communities across the country. These grants, each for $5,300, will help grantees accelerate the momentum of their business. CRF […]

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Board Members: Renay Dossman and Ja’Net Defell

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Board Members: Renay Dossman and Ja’Net Defell Defell and Dossman, CRF board members

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), is pleased to announce the election of Renay Dossman and Ja’Net Defell to its Board of Trustees.   Renay Dossman, MA, is the President and CEO of Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), where she leads efforts to foster economic growth and empowerment in underserved communities. With a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from […]