Funded!

A Clearinghouse CDFI Podcast

We’re here to give you a glimpse into the community development work Clearinghouse is doing around the country. Listeners can expect to tune into conversations discussing what a CDFI is, how getting funded by a CDFI works, community impact stories and how we are all working towards building better communities.

Funded!

A Clearinghouse CDFI Podcast

We’re here to give you a glimpse into the community development work Clearinghouse is doing around the country. Listeners can expect to tune into conversations discussing what a CDFI is, how getting funded by a CDFI works, community impact stories and how we are all working towards building better communities.

Guest Spotlight

Newest Episode

Generation Z in Action!

In Ep.9 we are looking at how the next generation of adults will shape the future of community development through the various initiatives at the forefront of their social and political improvements, including increasing the access to healthcare, affordable housing and closing the racial wealth gap - social issues Gen Z have prioritized that in part, can be championed by community development efforts.

In Ep.9 we are looking at how the next generation of adults will shape the future of community development through the various initiatives at the forefront of their social and political improvements, including increasing the access to healthcare, affordable housing and closing the racial wealth gap - social issues Gen Z have prioritized that in part, can be championed by community development efforts.

Episodes

Ep. 9

Generation Z in Action!

Ep. 9

Generation Z in Action!

In Ep.9 we are looking at how the next generation of adults will shape the future of community development through the various initiatives at the forefront of their social and political improvements, including increasing the access to healthcare, affordable housing and closing the racial wealth gap - social issues Gen Z have prioritized that in part, can be championed by community development efforts.

Monday, January 22nd

Ep. 8

A Christmas Story: Community Development Edition

Ep. 8

A Christmas Story: Community Development Edition

Season’s greetings, happy holidays, and warmest welcome from all of us here at Clearinghouse CDFI and Funded! In this episode of Funded! we will be taking a stroll down memory lane and reminiscing on some of the feel good moments that stick out in our staff members minds during their tenure with Clearinghouse CDFI. We polled our staff to get those memories in their own words and in this episode we are going to relive some of their stories. Join me and the rest of us here at Clearinghouse CDFI in kicking off the holiday season!

Friday, December 22nd

Ep. 7

CDFI 101 with Keoni Gray

Ep. 7

CDFI 101 with Keoni Gray

In episode seven, Katelyn is joined by Business Development Officer, Keoni Gray. Follow along while the pair are discussing the differences between CDFIs and traditional banks, general vocabulary and a summary of the entire loan process. This episode serves as a great way to understand how borrowing with Clearinghouse CDFI works and find out the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

November 16, 2023

EP. 6

Unveiling Our Impact with Mai Ha

EP. 6

Unveiling Our Impact with Mai Ha

In episode six, Mai Ha, Director of Clearinghouse CDFI's Impact Department, discusses the different impact metrics we track, elaborates on the history of our Impact Department , as well as some of the challenges her team faces.

October 13, 2023

EP. 5

Empowering Progress in New Mexico: Clearinghouse CDFI’s Transformative Impact with Lawrence Chavez

EP. 5

Empowering Progress in New Mexico: Clearinghouse CDFI’s Transformative Impact with Lawrence Chavez

In episode five of Funded!, Katelyn sits down with Lawrence Chavez, Clearinghouse CDFI’s resident New Mexico Specialist. Lawrence sheds light on how Clearinghouse CDFI addresses the unmet credit needs in New Mexico, touches on the rich culture of community and what its like being in a state on the precipice of transformational change. To read more about the projects mentioned in this episode and to view the Mini El Vado Documentary, visit our BLOG POST!

September 13, 2023

Ep. 4

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders with Susan Montoya and Omar Sosa

Ep. 4

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders with Susan Montoya and Omar Sosa

In episode four of Funded!, Katelyn is joined by Susan Montoya and Omar Sosa, to give an overview on Clearinghouse CDFI's B BOLD(ER) Internship Program and Volunteering Initiatives. Katelyn and the guests cover topics like the importance of the program, Omar's experience and advice as well as some of the volunteering initiatives CCDFI challenges it's employees to participate in.

August 15, 2023