|
"There is perhaps no greater challenge for the community and economic development industry of South Carolina as we all endeavor to change the plight of South Carolina’s low-wealth families and communities. We believe that South Carolina’s community-based development industry is worthy of investment and capable of sustainable transformation in low-wealth communities. The Southern Association for Financial Empowerment has an unwavering commitment to furthering the work of South Carolina’s community-based organizations – and we relish this opportunity to forge new ground in the community development finance arena.”
Michael Lentz, Board Chairperson
The Southern Association for Financial Empowerment (SAFE) is committed to sustaining the work of community-based organizations in South Carolina through the provision of innovative, flexible capital dedicated to projects in South Carolina’s most distressed communities. SAFE is a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) which will provide innovative flexible capital to community-based organizations throughout South Carolina. SAFE'S PARTICIPATION IN UPCOMING EVENTS:- South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations - 2010 South Carolina Community Economic Development Conference September 13-14, 2010, North Charleston, SC
- The Federal
Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Cleveland and Richmond, in partnership with the
Appalachia Regional Commission, will host a series of
webinars about Financing Opportunities in Rural Communities. Participate in
a series of webinars that builds a roadmap for rural banks looking for new ways
to invest locally through three types of investment scenarios:
*September 14, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST – Building Community
Facilities Learn
first-hand how a small Central Appalachian bank worked with a variety of
investors, partners and credit enhancement tools to finance the development of
a much-needed rural health center in Duffield, Virginia.
*October 21, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST – Improving Energy
Infrastructure
Find out more
about financing programs designed to bolster energy efficiency and renewable
energy investment projects. Also hear from community partners on the
opportunities and challenges for community bank collaboration with other
organizations to improve the energy infrastructure in Central Appalachia.
*November 16, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST – Preserving Housing and
Historic Buildings
Hear from two
financial institutions in Central Appalachia that successfully worked with
public- and private-sector partners to redevelop a former school building,
creating much needed affordable housing, and to revitalize an old, vacant
downtown theater using tax credit programs.
There is no
cost to register. Please visit www.clevelandfed.org/Community_Development/events/Rural_Community_Webinars to register and find
out more information. |
