Our borrowers are the ones harnessing CDFI resources—creating jobs, delivering essential community services, and driving meaningful change. Their efforts fuel our mission as we work together to be agents of transformation. A special thank you to Jonathan Turner, seasoned writer and storyteller, for taking time to meet with our borrowers, taking photographs, and helping tell their stories.
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Run-A-Way Buckers: Illinois Summer Day Camp Offers Kids Well-Rounded GetawayStory and Photographs by Jonathan Turner
Run-A-Way Buckers, a summer day camp in Kankakee County, Illinois, offers children ages 4 to 12 enriching experiences in farming, arts, and faith, inspired by founder Reginald Stewart Sr.’s own childhood on a family farm. Established in 1999, the camp provides a healthy retreat for inner-city youth, fostering personal growth and community connections while teaching valuable life skills. Click here to view the full story.
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Story and Photographs by Jonathan Turner
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Green Current Solutions: A Vision Fueled by Passion and Purpose Creates a Unique Niche in the WorldStory and Photographs by Jonathan Turner
At the heart of Green Current Solutions is a mission rooted in sustainability, environmental stewardship and transformative innovation. Founded by Tammy Becker, alongside her husband Chad Pregracke, Green Current Solutions (GCS) is on the cutting edge of converting discarded plastics into something valuable and renewable, while contributing to a cleaner planet. Click here to view the full story.
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Story and Photographs by Jonathan Turner
It’s safe to say that the goodies at Wholly Grinds Coffee Shop are heavenly. Brewed with love, determination and selflessness, the business was co-founded by Rev. Darryl Thompson and his wife Kimberly Callaway-Thompson, and born out of a shared vision to create economic opportunity in a historically underserved area. Click here to view the full story.
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True achievement is the result of collaboration with a network of community builders working together to create lasting impact.
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Darmok Designs: Revolutionizing the Firearms Components IndustryBased in downtown Moline, Ill., Darmok Designs is far from your typical business. Despite its name, which suggests an interior design firm, Darmok is on a mission to revolutionize the components industry for firearms manufacturers, and plans to grow way beyond that. Launched in 2023 by Grace McCubbin and her husband, Tom, this innovative company is already making waves with its unique approach to manufacturing. Click here to view the full story.
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Community Development Financial Institutions are the lifeblood of economic growth in underserved areas, providing the capital and resources needed to empower individuals, create jobs, and transform communities from within.
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A bridge forward by connecting resources to potential, empowering people, and creating pathways for communities to thrive.
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