An inspiring story of community impact! Through our AHEAD grant program, Vantage West Credit Union secured grants of $100,000 each to help three Arizona organizations expand their work creating new #opportunity and driving economic growth in underserved communities. With support from our AHEAD funding: ?? Groundswell Capital will provide small businesses with accessible capital, financial education, and #mentorship through the AVANZA Empowerment Fund, fueling economic growth and environmental justice. ??Pascua Yaqui Development Corporation, created by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, will launch a Career Pivot Center, opening up essential training and resources for the Tribe’s workforce and advancing self-sufficiency. ?? Community Investment Corporation will extend its EPIC Initiative, providing 50 new no-collateral loans across Southern Arizona, promoting inclusive economic growth and #entrepreneurship. “Vantage West is committed to making a lasting impact in the communities we serve, and these AHEAD Program grants are a powerful way to drive meaningful change,” said Jon Bruflat, VP of Community Impact at Vantage West. FHLBank San Francisco’s annual AHEAD program enables members like Vantage West to address pressing local needs and help create a brighter future for underserved people, neighborhoods, and communities. ?? Interested in learning how the AHEAD grants can support your community impact goals? Discover more on our website: https://lnkd.in/g6Cmn9xF #CommunityImpact #EconomicGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment #FHLBankSanFrancisco #AHEADgrants
In collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Vantage West Credit Union will deliver $100,000 AHEAD Program grants to Groundswell Capital, Pascua Yaqui Development Corporation, and CIC Tucson in support of their efforts to drive economic growth, enhance workforce development, and create equitable opportunities for underserved communities throughout Southern Arizona. “Vantage West is committed to making a lasting impact in the communities we serve, and these AHEAD Program grants are a powerful way to drive meaningful change,” said Jon Bruflat, VP of Community Impact. “Together with our members and other partners, we are making the communities we serve more vibrant, equitable, and resilient.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gu59tSiR
