CRF boosts small business lending with private partner
April 3, 2024 (MINNEAPOLIS) In a new partnership, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) and Mission Driven Finance aim to accelerate and
April 3, 2024 (MINNEAPOLIS) In a new partnership, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) and Mission Driven Finance aim to accelerate and expand its place-based small business lending. This partnership leverages the respective strengths of CRF and Mission Driven Finance to solve community finance challenges, including difficulties faced by many small businesses
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is thrilled to share that Ben Jirik has recently joined the organization as a senior loan officer. Ben will work closely with entrepreneurs to connect them with capital and resources designed to support them along their small business journey. “With his deep understanding of credit
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is excited to announce that Cyrus Kharas recently joined the organization in the role of Vice President of Program Design and Execution. As VP of Program Design and Execution, Kharas will work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders to co-create and implement program-based solutions that
Finance & Commerce recently announced the recipients of its 2023 Top Women in Finance Awards, and we are excited to share that CRF Senior Vice President, CDFI Fund Programs Jennifer Novak is among the honorees. The Top Women in Finance award recognizes the outstanding contributions and dedication of women to
A recent article published in the October 2023 issue of Novogradac’s Journal of Tax Credits featured commentary from several community finance industry leaders, including CRF’s Senior Vice President, CDFI Fund Programs Jennifer Novak. The article highlights the 20-year anniversary of the first round of allocations disbursed by the CDFI Fund to
The allocation is CRF’s 11th award and will further the organization’s efforts to serve communities with a history of underinvestment. By: Jennifer Novak The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has announced $5 billion in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), including a $50 Million allocation
April 3, 2024 (MINNEAPOLIS) In a new partnership, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) and Mission Driven Finance aim to accelerate and
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is thrilled to share that Ben Jirik has recently joined the organization as a senior
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is excited to announce that Cyrus Kharas recently joined the organization in the role of
Finance & Commerce recently announced the recipients of its 2023 Top Women in Finance Awards, and we are excited to
A recent article published in the October 2023 issue of Novogradac’s Journal of Tax Credits featured commentary from several community
The allocation is CRF’s 11th award and will further the organization’s efforts to serve communities with a history of underinvestment.
Katelyn Bednarski
Vice President of Marketing
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA
katelyn@crfusa.com
Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economies through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. CRF has injected more than $3.6 billion to stimulate job creation and economic development and support community facilities.