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Founded in 1862 in Racine, the Sisters of St. Dominic of St. Catherine of Siena–now known as the Racine Dominicans–have been steadfast in their commitment to truth and justice. This community of Catholic sisters and lay associates embodies their values through various avenues including education, ministry, spiritual guidance, health care, and social outreach. Their members

There’s no question that historic government policies and banking practices have dramatically impacted generational wealth-building for women and families of color While 72 percent of White Americans owned a home in 2020, just 51 percent of Hispanic Americans and 43 percent of Black Americans were homeowners. Experts believe the percentage of people of color owning

Something Exceptional For three decades, Ramirez served as CEO of HUSCO International, which specializes in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems. Ramirez grew it into a global hydraulic innovator, earning 200 patents and establishing research and development facilities across the globe. But he never forgot his other passion: ensuring that all children, no matter where they

Invest in Wisconsin hosts Fifth Annual CDFI Day at the Capitol IN PERSON! April 11, 2022On Monday, April 11, 2022, we were back at the Capitol to hold our fifth annual CDFI Day at the Capitol! The time we spent together was a great opportunity to speak to the amazing impacts CDFI’s have in the

United Methodist Children’s Services (UMCS) strives to make significant differences in the lives of children and families in Milwaukee’s Washington Park Neighborhood. Milwaukee, WI – On any given Saturday or Sunday morning, residents of UMCS’s properties at 3940 West Lisbon Avenue in Milwaukee are likely to see a familiar face picking up trash around the

Forward Community Investments (FCI) earns a $500,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT). Madison, WI – FCI is delighted to share they have received a $500,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust with the purpose of re-granting those funds to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations addressing issues of health equity. Working with the Otto Bremer Trust,

Forward Community Investments is proud to announce it has won a $590,000 Financial Assistance Award from the U.S. Treasury Department’s CDFI Fund program. FCI joins only 5 other winners from Wisconsin that received an award. Additionally, FCI is one of 248 CDFI’s that were awarded funds out of 420 applicants. Recipients of these awards represent

Emerging Developer Loan Program Participant, One 5 Olive, sets the standard for up-and-coming, socially-minded real estate developers in Milwaukee and Wisconsin Brothers Greg Davis and David Griggs, who were raised in Milwaukee, created One 5 Olive with the mission of working to revitalize and stabilize communities through the renovation of tax and mortgage foreclosed single-family