Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region2024-09-25T11:53:47-04:00

Welcome to the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region

The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region is a nonprofit community development financial institution serving the Capital Region of New York State — Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren & Washington Counties. Incorporated in 1985, our mission is to provide unique access to financing and business training to nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs, in partnership with community minded stakeholders, helping deliver essential services to the economically underserved. Our vision is for a Capital Region where all residents have equitable access to the resources they need to build a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous community.

We provide access to capital by pooling investments and donations from socially concerned individuals and organizations, and re-lending it to nonprofit organizations and small businesses. We also offer training and technical assistance programs for small business owners and nonprofit leaders.

Explore our work and join us in this partnership by becoming an investor, a donor, or a nonprofit or small business borrower – together we are strengthening communities and changing lives.

Our Community Members

“Without the Community Loan Fund, we would not have been able to get construction started. People that were homeless for years and years, now have permanent housing.”

Janine Robitaille
Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless

“Without the Community Loan Fund, we would not still be in business, nor would we have been able to expand to a second location. We truly appreciate being part of this wonderful organization, and look forward to working with the Community Loan Fund for many years to come.”

Jason Wellington
Joyful Beginnings Early Education Center

“The Community Loan Fund made Bliss possible, as they were the first source of funding we acquired. Without their faith in our business, we would not have been able to bring this business to our community.”

Katie Dievendorf
Bliss Juice.Smoothie.Self

“The Community Loan Fund was very patient and helpful during the entire process and helped speed up our process immensely! The staff was always very accommodating and ready to help whenever needed.”

Ruth Randall & Selma Ogresevic
Green Sugar Leaf Farms

Borrower Bios

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FOR THE EVENT TOMORROW:On behalf of the Community Loan Fund, thank you for RSVP'ing to our 39th Annual Event. We promise the evening will feature one-of-a-kind cuisine, passionate speeches from borrowers, and excellent networking opportunities for all! This email is meant to serve as a FAQ for tomorrow's event to ensure your visit to the Hangar is a successful one! Please note that you do NOT need to present a ticket to attend tomorrow's event. We will have nametags available at the front desk when you check in.Arrival:The address of the venue is: 743 Albany Shaker Rd building 202, Latham, NY 12110The event begins at 5:30 with a cocktail hour, each guest receives ONE free drink ticket redeemable for beer or wine. Soda and water are complimentary throughout the evening. Our unique food vendors for the evening include: Allie B's Cozy Kitchen, Cafe Deli-icious, Honest Weight Food Co-Op and Savory N Sweets. During this time, visitors will be able to visit with our vendors for the event and learn more about the tremendous work they do in our community. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Hangar and be sure to check out their breathtaking views of the airport during this time as well! The weather looks terrific tomorrow and should allow us to access the outside lot.Parking:Parking at the event is plentiful and easy to access. Once you pull up to the building, simply find a spot of your choosing and walk in! There is NO charge to park and we are the only event of the day. Please reserve the spaces closest to the building for persons with disabilities. There is an adjacent side lot if the main lot in front of the building fills up. Speakers:The speaking portion of our event will kick off tomorrow at 6:30PM. We have multiple seating options for you to choose from at this time. We will have multiple round tables, bar top seating, as well as ample standing room. Our speakers for the event include:Community Loan Fund Board President- Pat GuntyFounder & CEO of CanCode Communities- Annmarie Lanesey Owner & Operator of Natural Insight Hair Salon- Shakesha HiltsDirector of Training & Technical Assistance- Destiny WatkinsExecutive Director of the Community Loan Fund- Linda MacFarlaneWe look forward to seeing you all tomorrow at 5:30 at the Hangar! Thank you again for your continued support of the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region. ... See MoreSee Less
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LAST CALL for signups! Join the Community Loan Fund and our friends at Broadview Federal Credit Union as we present "How to Repair, Maintain and Build Your Credit Score" webinar on Wednesday, October 9th! This workshop is FREE but you need to RSVP via the link below.broadviewfcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DWIK-bqyQ22RSS755auvjg ... See MoreSee Less
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