For most working families, a car isn't a luxury — it's how you get to your shift, your kids' school, the grocery store. So when a dealership says "you're pre-approved," it can feel like a lifeline. Too often, though, it's the start of a debt trap that's hard to escape. More Perfect Union, an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is to build power for working people, talked to Rochester resident Tanniqua Cross. She works as a teacher’s aide at a school for disabled kids. She bought a...

Renaissance Economic Development Corporation is one of the CDFIs investing in opportunity across New York City, helping entrepreneurs like Matt Vuong turn a dream into a thriving business. ABC7 New York shared his story. Pass it on to your representatives in Congress, and ask them to support the U.S. Treasury Department's CDFI Fund so we can keep this vital work going. Many entrepreneurs have the drive, the vision, and even the recipe for success. What they too often lack is a lender willing...

CDFIs like the Enterprise Center at PathStone are investing in opportunity all over New York State, helping small businesses build the skills they need to thrive. The Rochester Business Journal shared our story. Pass it on to your representatives in Congress, and ask them to join the bi-partisan effort to support the U. S. Treasury Department's CDFI Fund so we can continue this vital work. Many small business owners struggle to secure funding for expansion despite their skills and ideas....