Decades before Occupy Wall Street challenged the American financial system, activists began organizing alternatives to provide capital to “unbankable” commu

As communities face a variety of economic challenges, some are looking to local banks and financial institutions for solutions that address the specific develop

This report begins by describing the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's history, current appropriations, and each of its programs. The next sec

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