Regions Foundation (supporting Florida Community Loan Fund)

Regions Foundation (supporting Florida Community Loan Fund) is sponsored by Regions Foundation. The Regions Foundation, funded primarily by Regions Bank, supports the Florida Community Loan Fund (FCLF) in its mission to improve lives and communities.

The following organizations and individuals have provided capital to Florida Community Loan Fund through one of our investment types or an operating support grant. Click on the highlighted names in the lists below to learn more about these organizations. Allegany Franciscan Ministries Campaign for Human Development Catholic Charities, Diocese of St.

Petersburg Diocese of Pensacola / Tallahassee Diocese of St. Petersburg Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Franciscan Province of Immaculate Conception Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Jewish Funds For Justice / Tzedec Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Oblates of St.

Francis de Sales Orangewood Presbyterian Church (PCA) Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters Religious Communities Impact Fund Religious del Sacro Cuore de Maria, Curia Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, In Memory of Sr. Mary Heyser Saint Columbkille Thrift Shop School Sisters of Notre Dame (Maryland) Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sisters of St.

Francis of Philadelphia Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Sisters of the Humility of Mary Sisters of the Presentation of Blessed Virgin Mary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Mary Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Society of St.

Teresa of Jesus Vincentian Sisters of Charity Financial Institutions and Corporations Chase Manhattan Private Bank FineMark National Bank and Trust First American Title Insurance Company National Bank of Commerce and its divisions, Reunion Bank of Florida and United Legacy Bank The Northern Trust Company Seaside National Bank & Trust, div of United Community Bank Third Federal Savings & Loan U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Calvert Social Investment Foundation Cardinal Health Foundation Chase Manhattan Foundation CitiGroup Foundation (Partners in Progress) Community Foundation for Palm Bch & Martin Counties The Erich & Hannah Sachs Foundation Father's Table Foundation Florida Disaster Relief Fund Florida Fellowship Foundation Health Foundation of South Florida The Home Depot Foundation James C.

Penney Foundation John D. and Catherine T.

MacArthur Foundation JPMorgan Chase Foundation Volunteer Florida Foundation Washington Mutual Foundation Enterprise Community Loan Fund Florida Partnership for Healthy People-Healthy Places Opportunity Finance Network Partners for the Common Good Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Florida Housing Finance Corporation Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness Anonymous (4 Individual Investors) Regions Foundation and Florida Community Loan Fund: Supporting businesses impacted by COVID-19 Florida Community Loan Fund is working with Florida nonprofits and mission-focused organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure they can continue to provide services to people and places outside of the economic mainstream.

FCLF is offering loan relief and special emergency assistance to our current borrowers, and helping Florida nonprofits with their Paycheck Protection Program loan applications through the SBA. This COVID-19 relief and assistance is made possible by support from many, including Regions Foundation . Below is the text from Regions Foundation’s announcement.

The full update can be viewed here. Regions Foundation Announces Grants for Branches and Florida Community Loan Fund in Support of COVID-19 Response Branches and FCLF are serving businesses impacted by the coronavirus. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

– April 30, 2020 – The Regions Foundation on Thursday announced the latest in a series of grants to support nonprofit organizations that are helping small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Regions Foundation is a nonprofit initiative of Regions Bank that supports community investments.

Two nonprofits in Florida are among those receiving grants in this latest installment: Branches: A nonprofit focused on helping working families and their children break the cycle of generational poverty, Miami-based Branches is using a virtual coaching model to help micro businesses facing financial challenges due to the virus.

This is in addition to student services and financial wellness opportunities sustained by Branches amid the pandemic. Branches is receiving a $40,000 grant from the Regions Foundation.

Florida Community Loan Fund: Florida Community Loan Fund is a nonprofit, multifaceted financing entity with a 25-year history of providing flexible capital and expertise to nonprofits and mission-aligned for-profits serving people and places outside the economic mainstream across Florida.

FCLF is nationally recognized for its work as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) through the U.S. Dept. of Treasury and as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. FCLF is receiving a $55,000 grant from the Regions Foundation.

“With so many newly unemployed in our community due to the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses are struggling to make ends meet as revenue has plummeted in so many industries and sectors,” said Brent McLaughlin, Executive Director of Branches. “The Regions Foundation grant will enable us to provide technical assistance and offer critical grants to help hundreds of small businesses navigate these uncertain times.

” “During the COVID-19 pandemic, FCLF is committed to helping hundreds of organizations statewide rise to the challenge of serving those outside of the economic mainstream,” added Ignacio Esteban, FCLF CEO.

“The grant from the Regions Foundation allows us to continue to provide critically needed capital to nonprofit and mission-focused for-profit borrowing organizations as they provide housing and essential social services to those who need it most.

” “Nonprofits such as Branches and FCLF are providing vital assistance to small businesses to help them through this extremely difficult time,” said Marta Self, Executive Director of the Regions Foundation. “The Regions Foundation is proud to support this work as part of our commitment to help communities during this crisis, and we will continue to identify more avenues for community support as we move forward.

” The grants announced by the Regions Foundation on Thursday are in addition to grants announced on April 24 for several Community Development Financial Institutions. The Foundation also announced recently that i t will match donations by Regions Bank associates to United Way organizations and Community Foundations responding to COVID-19 needs.

Also, Regions Bank has issued financial support to a variety of additional nonprofits, and the bank recently donated a series of advertisements to food banks as well. Through that donation, advertisements originally purchased by Regions to promote bank services were instead given to food banks to encourage viewers and readers to financially support food bank services during the crisis.

Separately, Regions Bank continues to offer a series of options for customers suffering financial impacts from COVID-19. Additional information on Regions Bank resources can be found at www. regions.

com/coronavirus . About Regions Foundation. Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank.

The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank. About Regions Financial Corporation.

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $133 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs.

Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www. regions.

com. "FCLF plays a significant role in sustaining vibrant and thriving communities. We are pleased to support your ongoing community based efforts."

– Ernie Diaz, South Florida Market President "FCLF has a keen knowledge of Florida challenges & opportunities. We are confident our investment will be used to improve lives." – Kathleen Rizzo Young, Sr. VP, Community Development "It is really working.

FCLF is really touching low-income people." – Florida Community Loan Fund Founding Board Member "The Fathers Table Foundation appreciates the services FCLF provides and the impact on the communities you serve. We believe in your organization and your mission."

– Dan Gilardi, President "We admire your passion for improving our nation’s communities. We hope that together we can continue closing the gap between people and opportunities." – Zack Boyers, Chairman & CEO Partnering with FCLF allows PNC to help build strong communities.

- Aileen Pruitt, Florida Market Manager, PNC Community Development Banking "Trinity Health is happy to partner with FCLF. We look forward to seeing the impact in the communities you serve." – Sr. Kathleen Coll, SSJ, Administrator, Shareholder Advocacy "We appreciate how the work of FCLF primarily benefits low- to moderate-income individuals and areas and supports the needs of our community."

– Maria J. Thompson, Community Development Manager "BankUnited understands the challenges facing our communities; we applaud FCLF's efforts. Thank you for making our community a better place to live."

– Katrina Wright, VP Comm. Dev. “Affordable housing is an issue that needs our full attention.

This grant, along with the efforts of FCLF, will help inspire and build better lives and communities." – Steve Fisher, Regional Pres "We commend the important work of your organization, are glad to support its efforts." – Beverly Dabney JPMorgan Chase Foundation “FCLF addresses local community needs, which aligns with our core values.

We appreciate your commitment to our communities. ” – Mellissa Slover-Athey, Comm Reinv Ofcr "FCLF shows a clear strategy and demonstrated evidence of addressing prevalent community needs." – J.

Reymundo Ocañas, Director, Corp Responsibility "We are proud to continue our support of the Florida Community Loan Fund." – Jodie Hardman, SVP, Marketing Mgr, Corp Social Responsibility Core Purpose FCLF exists to maximize opportunities for people and places outside of the economic mainstream. Our Vision Opportunity and dignity exist for every person and community in Florida.

Our Mission Our expertise and capital make projects successful and help organizations improve lives and communities. Florida Community Loan Fund 800 N Magnolia Ave. , Suite 106 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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