“We need to develop systems to ensure warm and effective connectivity between the free tax prep and the comprehensive set of public benefits, subsidies, supports, and resources," says Will Gonzalez, executive director of Ceiba.

The Philadelphia Immigrant Innovation Hub is laying the groundwork for an immigrant-centered, place-based solution to economic development.

Until 2011, the Borinquen Federal Credit Union offered residents of South Kensington a local banking option where they could open a savings account, apply for a loan, or seek financial assistance, all in their own neighborhood. Then the 35-year-old institution ran into some financial and legal trouble, ranging from mismanagement to outright fraud.The National Credit […]

Netti Laundromat, 2530 N. 2nd Street, renovated by the newly-established FINANTA CDC North Philadelphia-based community lender FINANTA has long taken an approach to neighborhood revitalization that focuses on asset-building — or helping individuals develop their capacity to get the resources they need to thrive. FINANTA has done this by providing business loans, mortgages, counseling and […]

Join the Sustainable Business Network for its networking event, Connect to Local Capital, to chat with representatives from local financial institutions to learn more about funding possibilities for your business. At the event, on Wednesday, July 16 at CityCoHo, participants will be able to learn how to can gain access to locally-owned and managed banks, lending […]