Impact Stories

Real Projects. Real People. Lasting Community Impact.

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Stories That Show the Power of Community Impact

Behind every loan is a borrower creating change—from building affordable housing to expanding local businesses. These stories highlight the ways mission-driven financing strengthens neighborhoods and economies.

Impact Stories

1806 23rd Partners | Affordable Micro Housing in Seattle
MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING

1806 23rd Partners – Seattle, WA

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $4.4 million to preserve 68 affordable micro-units in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Special Service for Groups – Kohler | 60-Bed Interim Housing Project
COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Special Service for Groups – Kohler

CCDFI financed $5.4 million to support an interim housing project that expands access to care and stability for unhoused individuals and families.
Special Service for Groups – APCTC Center | Mental Health Center Financing
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

APCTC Center — West Covina, CA

CCDFI provided $1.4 million to finance a community mental health facility, sustaining access to care for low-income individuals and families.
Special Service for Groups – Mark Twain Hotel | Housing and Mental Health Support
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Special Service for Groups – Mark Twain Hotel

CCDFI provided $10.1 million to sustain housing and mental health support at a 62-unit site for residents in need.
Kolar Family YMCA | Community Center Construction
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Kolar Family YMCA – Downey, CA

CCDFI provided $7 million of NMTC allocation to finance a new YMCA serving more than 10,000 annual clients.
Dolores Huerta Foundation | Peace and Justice Cultural Center
NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS

Dolores Huerta Foundation – Peace & Justice Cultural Center

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $8 million of NMTC allocation for the Dolores Huerta Foundation Peace & Justice Cultural Center in Bakersfield, CA—creating jobs, services, and leadership opportunities.

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What sets Clearinghouse CDFI apart is their genuine commitment to impact.

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Brad Padden
Founder & CEO, Housing Diversity Corporation

At Housing Diversity Corporation, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating workforce and affordable housing in high-opportunity urban neighborhoods—places where working families can live near jobs, transit, and amenities. Finding lending partners who genuinely share that mission is rare. Clearinghouse CDFI has been exactly that partner.We currently have three loans with Clearinghouse CDFI: 1806 23rd Ave in Seattle’s Central District, 510 Broadway in Capitol Hill, and Cityscape Broadway in First Hill. Across all three, the experience has been consistently excellent. Their team took the time to understand our projects, got on board quickly, and worked collaboratively to fi nd structures that made sense for both the deal and the community it serves. What sets Clearinghouse CDFI apart is their genuine commitment to impact. When we refi nanced 1806 23rd Ave, the fi nancing not only kept the property in good standing during a challenging interest rate environment, but also funded a seven-unit addition that is now complete and occupied. The structure they provided enabled us to restrict 50% of the units to residents earning below 50% of Area Median Income—exactly the kind of deep affordability our communities need. That’s not just fi nancing; that’s partnership in service of a shared mission.I’m proud to call the Clearinghouse CDFI team partners. They’re solutions-oriented, fl exible, and clearly care about the outcomes their lending creates. We look forward to continuing to grow the relationship.

Brad Padden
Founder & CEO, Housing Diversity Corporation
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I am deeply grateful for their partnership and support, and I consider CCDFI a trusted and valuable partner in our growth.

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Dwanna Cooper
CEO & President of LifeRoots, Inc.

Working with CCDFI has been an exceptional experience. From the beginning, they took the time to truly listen and understand our organization—our position, our challenges, and what we were trying to accomplish. They believed in our mission and worked closely with us to gather the necessary information, guiding us step by step through the refinancing process. Throughout it all, they maintained consistent communication and ultimately structured a loan that genuinely fit our individual needs. I am deeply grateful for their partnership and support, and I consider CCDFI a trusted and valuable partner in our growth.

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Dwanna Cooper
CEO & President of LifeRoots, Inc.
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Clearinghouse CDFI was a vital partner in the successful refinance of Bella Vista Townhomes in Clovis, New Mexico.

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Holly Barela
Senior Vice President, YES Housing, Inc.

Clearinghouse CDFI was a vital partner in the successful refinance of Bella Vista Townhomes in Clovis, New Mexico. Their deep understanding of mission-driven housing finance, combined with flexibility and responsiveness, allowed us to stabilize the property and preserve long-term affordability for residents. We value Clearinghouse not only as a lender, but as a true partner committed to lasting community impact.

Holly Barela
Senior Vice President, YES Housing, Inc.
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With CDFI’s support, SSG was able to convert a blighted, dilapidated site in downtown Los Angeles into a newly renovated, ADA compliant and beautiful 60-bed facility that provides critically needed housing

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Naomi Kageyama
Director of Risk Management & Special Projects, Special Service for Groups, Inc.

With CDFI’s support, SSG was able to convert a blighted, dilapidated site in downtown Los Angeles into a newly renovated, ADA compliant and beautiful 60-bed facility that provides critically needed housing for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health needs. SSG’s P180 Division specializes in comprehensive services for both male and female residents. This site serves as a beacon for those seeking their way back to independence and positive living.

Naomi Kageyama
Director of Risk Management & Special Projects, Special Service for Groups, Inc.
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Partnering with CDFI has allowed us to transform our vision for hospitality into a reality that serves the whole community.

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Satish Patel
President, BMS Hotels

Partnering with CDFI has allowed us to transform our vision for hospitality into a reality that serves the whole community. Their financing has been instrumental in bridging the gap between high-quality housing and meaningful job creation. We are proud to work with a partner that values community impact as much as financial ROI.

Satish Patel
President, BMS Hotels

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