February 19, 2021

Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), enacted in 1977, is a critical tool throughout much of the country to ensure banks lend, invest, and provide services to […]
December 28, 2020

2020 Reflection on Impactful Partnerships: Wells Fargo’s Support of Persistent Poverty Communities Impacted by COVID-19

As we approach the New Year, we’re taking the time to look back and appreciate our accomplishments and partnerships.  It has been a highly unprecedented year […]
July 31, 2020

Fahe Community Lending Closes Loan with Helping Hands Now

Fahe Community Lending (CL) recently closed a loan with Helping Hands Now (HHN), a nonprofit organization located in  Georgia, our first in the state of Georgia. […]
October 21, 2019

Celebrating 25 Years of CDFI Investments that Work in Appalachia

Today at the Opportunity Finance Network Conference in DC President Bill Clinton presented a key note speech about the impact and importance of CDFIs in uplifting […]
October 18, 2019
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Fahe has been awarded $20 Million through the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program.

Fahe has been awarded $20 Million through the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program.  We are proud to be one of three organizations across the country to receive […]
February 11, 2019

Fahe Participating in Rural Policy Conference in Mississippi Delta

Fahe is excited to be participating in the Rural Places, Rural Spaces policy forum in Mississippi on February 11 and 12th. We’ve learned that while Appalachia […]
March 21, 2018

A Reliable Financial Alternative to Predatory Lending in Rural Kentucky

“Good things happen when people have affordable options”, stated Mae Humiston, CDFI Manager of Redbud Financial Alternatives.   Redbud is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) located […]
October 2, 2017

Fahe Proud to Partner with Groups Supporting Children’s Health and Educational Attainment

Children who have access to safe, affordable housing and a local support system grow up healthier, happier, and have greater opportunities in life.  In honor of […]
September 22, 2017
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Fahe Awarded $1.1 Million from U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund

Fahe Awarded $1.1 Million from U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund These funds will support Fahe’s mission to eliminate persistent poverty in Appalachia Berea, KY – Fahe has […]
November 18, 2016

Fahe Partners Receive a Total of $305 Million to Revitalize Economic and Community Development

The Federal Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund) has announced $7 billion in New Market Tax Credit Awards to 120 organizations nationwide.  We are […]