FCI is thrilled to introduce two new members of our team! Sharron Smith joins us as our newest Community Lender in Milwaukee. She brings extensive experience in banking and real estate and is a passionate, Milwaukee loyalist. “As a Milwaukee Native, it’s my pleasure to be able to utilize my knowledge and resources to support […]
As nonprofits nationwide struggle to keep up with increased needs amid persistent inflation, Forward Community Investments (FCI) received $55 million from the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) Program to supercharge investments in local communities. The allocation to FCI was made through the United States Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, which selected 107 community
2022 Health Equity Grant Fund ($25,000 Per Grant) Congratulations to Our Round Two Awardees Taylor County Supportive Housing Grant Regional Health Center Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties Affordable Dental Care, Inc. Amir’s Angels Bridges United Inc. Friends of Women in Recovery dba The Beacon House Future Urban Leaders WAVE Educational Fund, Inc.
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Congratulations to our Round One Awardees The Institute for Collective Wellbeing, Madison People of Progression Inc, Appleton Embrace Services, Inc., Ladysmith Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, Milwaukee Fennimore Medical PdC, Inc., Prairie du Chien Partners for Community Development, Inc., Sheboygan Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Inc. (MPCB), Milwaukee Nia Imani Family, Inc, Milwaukee Allied Wellness Center,
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2021 Nonprofit Emergency Capacity Building Grant Fund ($2,500 Per Grant) Awardees Basics & Beyond – Mauston City Champs Foundation, Inc. – Milwaukee Cultural Connections, Inc. – Madison Eastmorland Community Center – Madison Greater Galilee Community Development Corporation – Milwaukee Hope Restores – La Crosse Karen’s Essential Center – Madison Koininia Family Development Center – Milwaukee
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FCI welcomes Fausto E. Rivera as a Community Lender! FCI is thrilled to add an award-winning finance and real estate professional to our team. Fausto recently completed an incredibly successful stint with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) serving as a Commercial Lender. During his time with WHEDA, he administered and managed the
Fern Orie, a strong advocate for the cultural and economic prosperity of Native Americans in Wisconsin is named the 2021 Nan Cheney March for Justice Awardee by Forward Community Investments! Fern Orie, a strong advocate for cultural and economic prosperity of Native Americans in Wisconsin is named the 2021 Nan Cheney March for Justice Awardee
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Forward Community Investments Appoints Ryan Zerwer as President & CEO MADISON, WI, September 20, 2021 – Forward Community Investments (FCI), a leading investor, connector, and advisor helping to build a more equitable and inclusive Wisconsin, today announced it has appointed Ryan Zerwer as its new President & CEO. His expertise in real estate, entrepreneurship, finance,
Milwaukee, WI – FCI partnered with HAWA to purchase a building for the first time. The new location at 3030 W. Highland Blvd. will give them the space to increase services and continue to provide advocacy services and community resources for Milwaukee’s Hmong and other Southeast Asian Women, Girls, Queer and Trans community members. This
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