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January 18, 2025

Uvalde Secures Final Funding for New Elementary School, a Symbol of Healing and Hope

Legacy Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, is being built with a $24.5 million investment from Préstamos CDFI, RDF, and JPMorgan Chase, providing a safe learning environment for 800 students and creating jobs.

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January 15, 2025

Introducing RDF’s El Colibrí Learning Lab

RDF introduces El Colibrí Learning Lab to drive growth for Latino-serving nonprofits in micro-lending. The first session in February 2025 will provide essential skills for economic growth.

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October 22, 2024

Chicanos Por La Causa and RDF Partner to Make Homeownership Attainable

CPLC and RDF collaborate to boost homeownership for first-time buyers, offering up to $30,000 in assistance through the WISH program.

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May 3, 2024

Empowering a Family Business to Thrive: JM Custom Iron Work

Juan Morales founded JM Custom Iron Work in Phoenix to provide stability for his family, and a decade later, his sons have expanded the business with support from the Open for Business Program.

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October 12, 2023

RDF Supports Small Businesses Thanks to Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Program

RDF utilized a $3.5M Wells Fargo grant to provide over 90 loans, totaling more than $4M, to entrepreneurs.

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August 17, 2023

RDF Cheers on the Amor Collective in Peoria

RDF supported the Amor Collective's launch, empowering Latina entrepreneurs with a retail platform and mentorship.

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March 20, 2023

Charter Communications and RDF Announce $3.2 Million Investment to Help Small Businesses

Charter Communications and RDF announced a $3.2 million investment to aid small businesses, with $1 million for California, aiming to boost growth and create jobs.

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