Raza Development Fund

We are pleased to share Raza Development Fund's (RDF) new Strategic Framework! The Latino community is brimming with possibility. That’s why we have articulated a mission to unleash the power, promise, and potential of Latino and other under-resourced communities. Building on a solid foundation of community impact and financial strength, RDF will invest with the intention of creating a world where every Latino can achieve their dreams, build prosperity, and live in a healthy, vibrant, and resilient community. To get there, we must close the wealth and opportunity gaps and drive equity. Learn more about the strategic goals that chart our path forward: https://lnkd.in/gw9kWMMk #LatinoCDFI #LatinoCommunity #RDFInvests #Equity #WealthEquity

#NationalWellnessMonth “I’m so proud to lead the Comunidad Sana health equity initiative for RDF. It’s a pleasure to learn from our amazing UnidosUS affiliate Community Health Centers as we work together on innovative solutions.” - Sima Thakkar, RDF's VP of Health & Climate Equity #ComunidadSanaRDF Our 25 UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) affiliate Community Health Centers are a powerful force for #healthequity and they need support to reach their full potential and maximum impact. That's why, RDF created the Comunidad Sana Fund in partnership with UnidosUS to their growth as we aim to reduce health and economic disparities. Learn more on the #RDFBlog: https://lnkd.in/gGSVK-82

As we wrap up #NationalWellnessMonth we are celebrating Community Health Centers (CHCs) that provide vital quality, affordable and culturally competent care to Latino and other under-resourced communities. At RDF, we are especially proud to spotlight our 25 UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) affiliate CHCs who are making a profound impact on #healthequity. Visit the #RDFBlog to learn more about their vital work, how they are addressing social drivers of health and how we are catalyzing growth together through our Comunidad Sana Fund initiative. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gGSVK-82 #ComunidadSanaRDF #communityhealthcenters Sima Thakkar, RDF's VP of Health & Climate Equity Celebrating: Acacia Network, Adelante Healthcare, Alivio Medical Center, AltaMed Health Services, Centro de Salud Familiar, Clínica Monseñor Oscar A. Romero, Community Council of Idaho, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc., El Sol Science and Arts Academy, Esperanza Health Centers, Innercare, La Clínica de La Raza, La Clinica del Pueblo, La Maestra Community Health Centers, LCH Health and Community Services, Mary's Center, Mountain Park Health Center, Project Vida, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, San Ysidro Health, SU CLINICA FAMILIAR, INC., Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Valle del Sol, URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. Blog Link: https://lnkd.in/gGSVK-82

#AffiliateSpotlight Our UnidosUS affiliate Mary's Center, a community health center in DC, will be featured in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History "Giving in America" exhibit starting Sept 6 showcasing this organization's impactful COVID-19 response and the collaborative power of community. Congratulations on this incredible recognition! #NationalWellnessMonth Mary's Center provides high quality healthcare services for healthy and thriving futures. RDF to have this leading health organization in our Comunidad Sana Collaborative, comprised of 25 affiliates working together to innovate solutions to reduce health and economic disparities, part of an initiative to advance #healthequity. #ComunidadSanaRDF #communityhealthcenter #affiliatesunidos Sima Thakkar, RDF's VP of Health & Climate Equity

#IntheNews #NationalWellnessMonth Our affiliate Mountain Park Health Center is expanding access affordable healthcare in #SouthPhoenix! RDF is excited to support the renovation of its Jesse Owens Clinic, a medical home for the local community, that will soon offer internal medicine, pharmacy and more. More updates on this project coming soon! Mountain Park has served the Phoenix Valley for over 40 years providing quality affordable care in areas where families need them most. This community health center is part of our Comunidad Sana Collaborative, comprised of 25 UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) affiliates working together to innovate solutions toward #healthequity. #ComunidadSanaRDF #affiliatesunidos #PhoenixHealth #LatinoHealth

We're hiring! RDF is looking for a Loan Closer to join our team. This position is responsible for closing and servicing diverse types of commercial real estate loans ensuring each loan closing is accurate. Use your professional skills to empower Latino and other under-resourced communities across the country. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evB-eqJK

We are excited to sponsor Arizona Sustainability Alliance's 2024 Sustainability Celebration promoting #greencareers. Our support will help advance the Alliance's efforts to improve the health and well being of future generations while working toward more verdant, equitable and sustainable communities. RDF is proud to support #climateresilience initiatives and programs. #GGRFMarketBuilders

Accelerating the potential revenue of Latino-owned businesses! Our Sr. Director of UnidosUS Affiliate Support & Small Business Strategies Natalia Rodriguez-Hilt, joined VentureFuel's Visionary podcast this week to discuss the need for creative financing to enable the growth of entrepreneurs in underrepresented communities, RDF's role as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and how to empower small business owners to ignite change. Listen in: https://bit.ly/3WMnFGv RDF is proud to partner with UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) affiliates and other community-based organizations to increase access to capital and other resources for Latino small business owners. #RDFSupportsSmallBusiness #CDFI #LeadingCommunityDevelopment

#ThrowbackThursday Our UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) affiliates are charging forward in #climateresilience. Two years ago, we celebrated MAAC's electric car charging station bringing #climatemitigation directly to the San Diego community. We are #GGRFMarketBuilders! #affiliatesunidos

#Climateresilience We are grateful to be among grant awardees from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s 2024 Renew America's Schools program focused on bringing energy efficiency to K-12 schools. We are eager to bring tools for climate mitigation and resilience to our borrowers. https://lnkd.in/gHHJVZnW Amanda Sanchez, RDF's VP of Education & West Coast Region #GGRFMarketBuilders #educationequity #energyefficiency Opportunity Finance Network, Climate United, Justice Climate Fund