purpose
Aug. 6, 2021 10:44 am
The federal foreclosure moratorium has ended. Here’s what to do to save your home
It is not too late for delinquent homeowners with government-backed mortgages to get into forbearance, says Rachel Labush from Community Legal Services.
method
Feb. 25, 2021 1:34 pm
Money for less. Respect for free
As the devastation from COVID becomes fully realized, there will be a massive wave of nonperforming loan exposure. Lenders know this is coming, but what they may not fully grasp is that they have the ability to avoid it, says guest columnist Michele Corson.
purpose
Jan. 20, 2021 3:35 pm
Nonprofit leaders, mayor react to executive actions that will be issued by President Biden today
Ranging from racial equity and immigration to the COVID-19 response and stopping the Keystone XL pipeline, the issues the new administration is addressing will impact the work of nonprofits across the nation. We reached out to seven local leaders for a quick comment.
purpose
Sep. 23, 2020 8:30 am
At Philly Tech Week, the example of a global nonprofit leveraging tech and human connection to eradicate poverty
CARE’s community-based financial solutions drive social equity and gender justice.
funding
Feb. 27, 2019 3:32 pm
Want to really impact a community? Invest in a CDFI
They finance small businesses, affordable housing for vulnerable populations, and community facilities that provide health care services in underserved communities.
funding
Sep. 23, 2016 7:58 am
Small businesses owners can cut serious loan app time with this new city service
Philadelphia Capital Consortium is the city's new tool to connect small business owners with lenders.
people
Sep. 22, 2016 12:36 pm
Gone are the days Art Gimenez helped the rich get richer
Gimenez used to help "Fortune 500 companies become Fortune 100 companies." Now he helps local small businesses that can't get approved for a traditional bank loan.
funding
Jun. 8, 2016 9:43 am
Opportunity Finance Network just launched a new loan resource platform for small biz
Venturize is a mobile-friendly web app that makes lending information more accessible to small business owners, specifically women and people of color.
results
May 27, 2016 12:29 pm
Here’s who paid the price for the Pa. budget impasse
Nonprofits surveyed were short $179M: They dipped into savings, took on loans and, interestingly, got permission from vendors to go past due on cash they owed.
funding
Mar. 17, 2016 9:33 am
Kiva Zip Philadelphia doubled its loan cap for first-time entrepreneurs
It's a modest boost, but a good sign for the crowdfunding platform's local post.