CDFI Friendly South Bend

Launched in 2021, CDFI Friendly South Bend is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a public-private partnership. Its mission is to promote economic equality and empower underserved communities by increasing access to flexible, affordable capital for small businesses, affordable housing developers, and community facilities in South Bend, Indiana. The organization acts as an intermediary, attracting investment from national CDFIs and channeling it into local development projects that may not qualify for traditional financing, thereby fostering economic growth and opportunity in the community.