Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2020) –The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) announced additions to its staff and Board of Directors. Wacif’s expanded staff and Board leadership will facilitate Wacif’s efforts to expand access to capital products and capacity building technical assistance to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs. “Wacif is growing to meet community need,…
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Washington, D.C. (August 26, 2019) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) today received a 2019 Lighting the Way Award from the SunTrust Foundation, an award which recognizes nonprofits nationwide for exceptional efforts to strengthen local communities through programs that help people better their circumstances and gain financial independence. “Wacif’s commitment to driving equity…
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Washington, D.C. (September 26, 2017) – Yesterday, JPMorgan Chase & Co. unveiled the 11th Street Bridge Park as a national winner of its Partnerships for Raising Opportunity in Neighborhoods (PRO Neighborhoods) annual competition. The winning collaborative, which is led by Building Bridges Across the River, and comprises a partnership between the Washington Area Community Investment…
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