Lenders
Social Impact
Make a positive impact in your community and where it’s needed the most.
Prioritize low-to-moderate income people and places, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) people and places, and women-owned businesses.
Focus on child care businesses, originating over $19M in loans, creating or preserving over 25,000 child care slots and over 4,000 jobs, since inception.
Financial Strength
Partner with a financially sound organization with low loan losses and a strong lending footprint.
Flexible Investment Opportunities
Explore multiple investment options, including debt capital, grants, and program-related investments (PRIs).
Loan Fund Staff Sees The “Fire” In Detroit-Area Child Care Business Owner
After starting an in-home child care business in 2015, Yolanda Massey knew that she had to find a way to serve even more children.
She loved caring for children from different backgrounds and diverse ethnicities. She would take the children on walks through the neighborhood to visit parks and playgrounds. She taught them phonics, colors, numbers, and so many more things that helped them grow.
When the children got older and were ready to move on, she started with another group of children. Life was good. Then COVID-19 changed everything.
FCF’s Loan Fund appeals to diverse range of funders, including:
Banks
Foundations
Individuals
Healthcare systems
Government agencies
Who are seeking to:
Make a difference in local communities
Support small entrepreneurs
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