It’s our mission to connect people to the capital they need to build up South Bend. That’s why CDFI Friendly South Bend is pleased to be growing our Board of Directors into a team of experienced, community-minded connectors who will move that mission forward.

While we are expressing our gratitude to four Board members who have completed their Board service in 2022, CFSB is also excited to welcome seven new Directors to our Board.

You may not need a new building or heavy equipment just yet. But if you will in the future, you should build credit now.

That’s why CDFI Friendly South Bend has partnered with Allies for Community Business to offer 10 qualifying businesses up to $2,500 each in zero-interest, no-cost loans.

Gracias a todos los que se unieron al seminario con Allies for Community Business (A4CB). El seminario incluyó información sobre capital y los servicios gratuitos de orientación empresarial de A4CB y tambien sobre los servicios de referencia de CDFI Friendly South Bend a empresas locales para obtener asistencia técnica.

Last week, leaders from around the country came together in Indianapolis to talk policy, action, economics, advocacy, faith, and more. The event, called Neighborhood Economics, was a design lab, think tank, and a networking group — and everyone from philanthropists and funders to community organizers sat together to work on solutions to pressing community issues.

This week we hosted a free webinar with Allies for Community Business (A4CB). In this webinar, A4CB's Amanda Askew gave an overview of what is required to apply for a small business loan and talked about their 3% interest rate right now on small business loans.

The Board of Directors of CDFI Friendly South Bend are seeking 3-5 new board members to assist in our critical mission of connecting our region to the $260 Billion CDFI Industry. Founded in February of 2020, this young non-profit needs your support to focus on strategy and goals to meet our mission.

On November 1, 2021 our community welcomed On the Road Lending to serving Indiana. We are excited to promote their approach to helping people get to work.

CDFI Friendly South Bend Board Chair Ramal Taylor is proud to introduce Sam Centellas as the organization’s new Interim Executive Director. Centellas will join CFSB on June 7th.

On Saturday, May 8th, local entrepreneur Willie Dearing cut a large red ribbon, officially opening her own small business, Beauty Hive Beauty Supply, in downtown South Bend.