FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 24, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Miller, (202) 529-5505 ext. 224 bmiller@wacif.org Wacif Awarded $400,000 National Grant for Community Development Competitive CDFI Financial Assistance (FA) Award will deepen Wacif’s focus on increasing equity and economic opportunity in underserved communities Washington, D.C. (September 24, 2018) – The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (Wacif) […]
It’s Official! Mayor Bowser Designates Downtown Ward 7 Main Street Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Awarded Competitive National Grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury to Increase Small Business Lending and Investment Activity Wacif selected as one of 303 organizations nationally to receive CDFI Fund Award Washington, D.C. (September 21, 2017) – On September 19, 2017, the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 3, 2017 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Leadership Named to Inaugural Class of Opportunity Fellows by BBVA Compass, Opportunity Finance Network Harold Pettigrew was chosen as one of 25 leaders from across the country to participate in innovative industry program to address inequalities in access to capital Washington, D.C. (March […]
Wacif Communications Director Jeremy Cullimore elected Chair of the Rhode Island Avenue NE Main Street The Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Avenue NE Main Street (RIA NE) elected Jeremy Cullimore, Wacif’s Director of Communications, to serve as its Board Chair. RIA NE is one of ten Main Street designated programs across the District […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 1, 2016 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Executive Director Honored as 40 Under 40 Trailblazer by Leadership Center for Excellence Harold Pettigrew will be honored as one of 40 awardees for demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region Washington, D.C. (December 1, 2016) – The Washington Area Community […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 18, 2016 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org Wacif Honored as One of the Greater Washington Region’s Best Nonprofits Named as one of 74 nonprofits for 2016-17 Catalogue for Philanthropy Washington, D.C. (August 18, 2016) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) is honored to announce its selection for the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 12, 2016 CONTACT: Jeremy Cullimore, (202) 529-5505 jcullimore@wacif.org National Business Alliance Names 36 Leaders Transforming Local Economies Harold B. Pettigrew Jr. of Wacif Awarded Local Economy Fellowship, Joins North American Leadership Network Oakland, CA (May 12, 2016) – Thirty-six leaders representing innovative community and economic development solutions in 29 U.S. and Canadian […]
Wacif receives DC Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Distinction Award Washington, D.C. (October 30, 2015)—Wacif was honored with the 2015 Chairman’s Distinction Award by the DC Chamber of Commerce for its outstanding contributions to Washington, D.C.’s economic growth. Each year, the Chamber’s Choice Awards spotlights the best and brightest of the city’s business community, and recognizes awardees […]
WACIF Awarded Technical Assistance Grant by CDFI Fund Washington, D.C. (July 19, 2011) — The Washington Area Community Investment Fund, Inc. (WACIF) has been awarded a Technical Assistance grant through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). The announcement yesterday morning by the Director of the CDFI Fund, Donna […]
Mayor proclaims “Wacif Day” in Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty officially signed a proclamation declaring November 10, 2007 as “Washington Area Community Investment Fund Day” in the District of Columbia in celebration of Wacif’s 20th anniversary. Wacif was acknowledged for its 20 years of service to the community and for being one of the first […]
Wacif receives Maryland Commitment to Excellence Award Wacif was recognized by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development with the 2006 Maryland Commitment to Excellence Award, Small Business Development Category for its successful management of the Business Community Empowerment Program in Prince George’s County, MD. The award was presented at the Governor’s Workforce Housing Conference […]
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