Inaugural D.C. Co-op Impact Award Supports Cooperatives in the Washington Metro Area Awards support cooperatives led by people of color and workers with low incomes WASHINGTON, D.C./ARLINGTON, VA (June 4, 2020) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) and Capital Impact Partners today announced $40,000 in grant awards to support cooperatively owned businesses […]
Wacif Joins Morning Consult to Launch Small Business Resilience Fund Partnership aims to raise $1 million to support equitable economic development and underserved entrepreneurs Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2020) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today joined Morning Consult, a global data intelligence company, for the launch of a small business resilience fund […]
COVID-19 Update: Wacif Moving to Digital Service Delivery Washington, DC (March 13, 2020) – Wacif has been closely monitoring federal, state, and local updates about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and has decided to close our office effective Monday, March 16th for two weeks through Friday, March 27th. Please note that although our offices will be closed, Wacif staff will […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 27, 2020 CONTACTS: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Announces Staff, Board Growth Additions at Board and staff level will advance mission of equity and opportunity Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2020) –The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) announced additions to its staff and Board of Directors. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 CONTACTS: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Supports Made in D.C. Entrepreneurs at Reagan Airport Innovative capital solution provides flexible funding, catalyzes growth for local makers Washington, D.C. (November 26, 2019) –The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) announced today that it has extended […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 22, 2019 CONTACTS: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Awarded $200,000 Competitive National Grant for Community Development CDFI Fund (FA) Award will further Wacif’s impact throughout the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan region Washington, D.C. (November 22, 2019) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) announced today […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 26, 2019 CONTACTS: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Audria Belton, (404) 813-3664 audria.belton@suntrust.com Wacif’s Ascend Capital Accelerator Wins National Award SunTrust Foundation Lighting the Way Award recognizes program for innovation, impact Washington, D.C. (August 26, 2019) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) today received a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 17, 2019 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Minnesota Avenue Main Street Launches Small Business Resilience Fund Grant funding will help small businesses along corridor prosper in place (Washington, D.C) – The Minnesota Avenue Main Street (MAMS), a program of Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif), today announced […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 13, 2019 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Named 2019 Nonprofit of the Year Award honors Wacif for its impact creating an equitable ecosystem for small business success (Washington, D.C) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif), one of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 7, 2019 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Launches Third Cohort of Ascend Capital Accelerator Program helps entrepreneurs access growth capital, knowledge, and relationships Washington, D.C.) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) today launched the third cohort of its Ascend Capital Accelerator, a program […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 11, 2019 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Joins Community and Financial Leaders to Launch Entrepreneurs of Color Fund $6.65 Million Investment will Drive Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Greater Washington and Baltimore Communities Washington, D.C. (February 11, 2019) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) today joined […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 6, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Awarded $300,000 Grant to Serve Diverse Small Businesses Competitive Diverse Community Capital award deepens supports Wacif’s continued growth in lending and small business services Washington, D.C. (December 6, 2018) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) […]
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