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Insights – The Southern Opportunity and Resiliency (SOAR) Fund
In order to drive local wealth creation through small business support, CRF and its stakeholders have created a report on the landscape of opportunities and challenges faced by small contractors in Chicago.
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Insights – California Rebuilding Fund
In order to drive local wealth creation through small business support, CRF and its stakeholders have created a report on the landscape of opportunities and challenges faced by small contractors in Chicago.
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Insights – Chicago Small Business Resiliency Loan Fund
In order to drive local wealth creation through small business support, CRF and its stakeholders have created a report on the landscape of opportunities and challenges faced by small contractors in Chicago.
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Insights – New York Forward Loan Fund Program
In order to drive local wealth creation through small business support, CRF and its stakeholders have created a report on the landscape of opportunities and challenges faced by small contractors in Chicago.
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Community-Centered COVID-19 Recovery Program
A collaborative effort to increase access to capital and support for community-based businesses and nonprofits.
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Chicago Contractor Initiative: A Research Study
In order to drive local wealth creation through small business support, CRF and its stakeholders have created a report on the landscape of opportunities and challenges faced by small contractors in Chicago.
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Learn More About CRF

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About Us

CRF is an innovative, mission-driven financial institution with proven experience leveraging public, private, and philanthropic funds to create measurable impact for small businesses.

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Our Impact

By transforming the community development finance system, CRF and its partners are enhancing job growth and supporting economic mobility. Our collective impact can be found across the country.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion​

Our team's diverse experiences create an equitable and inclusive environment that shapes our work. We value varied perspectives, opinions, and experiences, and together, we foster a culture of belonging and inclusion in our workplace and communities.

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