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

Monarch School
COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Monarch School

Monarch Schools provides students impacted by homelessness with the formal education, necessary skills, and experiences to achieve personal success. Impact: 350 Students Served
Healthy Smiles
COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Healthy Smiles

Clearinghouse CDFI provided a $250,000 line of credit for HSK to open a comprehensive pediatric health and dental center to expand their services. Impact: 350 Children Served Annually
Culinary Training Academy of Las Vegas
SMALL BUSINESS

Culinary Training Academy of Las Vegas, CTA

Culinary Training Academy (CTA) is a nonprofit organization that helps its students obtain quality jobs through partnerships with entertainment venues. Impact: 200 New Permanent Jobs Created
Community Resource Project, Inc.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Community Resource Project, Inc., CRPI

CRP helps families in the greater Sacramento area advance from dependence to self-sufficiency by providing a balance of housing, health, and education services. Impact: 10,000 Served Annually
David Brower Center
NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS

David Brower Center

The David Brower Center is a facility designed to inspire and nurture environmental leaders and build a foundation for future generations. Impact: 6 Permanent Jobs, 40 Construction Jobs
Aspen Village Partners
MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Aspen Village Partners

Aspen Village offers 44 units of newly constructed, affordable housing in Sparks, Nevada. Impact: 44 Units of Affordable Housing & 250 Construction Jobs Created

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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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