Press Releases
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Wacif CEO Selected to Join the Aspen Institute’s Finance Leaders Fellowship
Harold B. Pettigrew Jr. will join a diverse class of global finance leaders advancing equity and economic opportunity Washington, D.C. (July 20, 2021) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today […]
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Wacif Leader Joins Credit Builders Alliance Board of Directors
Wacif Chief Financial & Operations Officer Kevin Fryatt will serve as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair for CBA and the CBA Fund Washington, D.C. (July 20, 2021) — The Washington Area Community Investment […]
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Wacif Receives $1,500,000 Competitive Grant from Wells Fargo
Award will be used to launch Greater Washington Small Business Resilience Center, new regional resource to support business resilience, equitable economic recovery Washington, D.C. (July 06, 2021) – The Washington Area […]
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Wacif Receives $1,800,000 National CDFI Fund Award
Rapid Response Award further strengthens Wacif’s ability to drive regional resilience and recovery Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2021) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) announced today that […]
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Second Round of D.C. Co-op Impact Grant Supports Region’s Cooperatives
Grants support the growth of four existing and emerging cooperative businesses led by underserved entrepreneurs Washington, D.C./Arlington, VA (JUNE 08, 2021) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) and […]
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Wacif and OSSE Announce Second Round of D.C. Child Care Provider Relief Fund
Fund will provide emergency relief to eligible providers, help drive economic recovery Washington, D.C. (MAY 25, 2021) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) has joined D.C. Office of […]
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Wacif Announces Official Launch of the Enterprising Women of Color District, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) Business Center
The Center will build on Wacif’s decades of expertise investing in women entrepreneurs of color through access to capital and small business resources Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2021) — The Washington Area […]
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Wacif Announces New Chief Program Officer and Expanded Leadership Team
Kimberly Gayle brings more than 20 years of business strategy expertise to lead Wacif programming operations Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2021) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) announced today that Kimberly Gayle joined the organization as its new Chief Program Officer. In this […]
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Wacif Honored with 2020 DC Spirit of Service Award from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser
The “Public-Private Partnership: Achievement in Collaboration Award” recognizes Wacif’s innovative response helping the District’s small business community remain resilient throughout the ongoing economic crisis and recovery efforts. Washington, D.C. (February […]
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Wacif to Offer Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Through New Partnership with Customers Bank and SmartBiz
Applicants referred by Wacif will complete the application using the SmartBiz site, and be considered for a loan from Customers Bank Washington, D.C. (January 22, 2021) — The Washington Area […]
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