Land Trust Thanks Adrian Dominicans for Help in Acquiring Cooperative Property

San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT) extended their appreciation lately to the Adrian Dominican Sisters for their low-interest, $30,000 loan. The loan enabled SFCLT to acquire a 10-unit house – before the previous owner could auction off the house – and maintain affordable housing for the low-income residents.

Fonkoze Recognized as One of Top 100 NGOs

Fonkoze, a partner with the Adrian Dominican Sisters and Haiti’s alternative bank for the organized poor, was ranked number 33 in The Global Journal’s list of Top 100 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Adrian Dominicans Help to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Loan Fund

A number of Adrian Dominican Sisters were on hand recently to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Northern California Community Loan Fund (NCCLF).

500 MFIs Report Social Data to Oikocredit in 2011

Nearly 500 microfinance institutions (MFIs) around the world have reported social performance data to private microfinance investor Oikocredit, an investment partner with the Adrian Dominican Sisters through the Portfolio Advisory Board (PAB).

2011 Figures: Oikocredit Shows its Strength in Diversity

Oikocredit, an investment partner with the Adrian Dominican Sisters through the Portfolio Advisory Board, has concluded another year of solid return for its investors and partners, demonstrating its strength in a diverse portfolio.

Washington Access Fund Thanks Adrian Dominicans for Support

An official from Washington Access Fund recently wrote to the Adrian Dominican Sisters, thanking the Congregation for its recent low-interest loan. This loan enabled the organization in turn to disburse nine smaller loans to help people with disabilities access the technology they need. Because of the loan, Kelly, 44, was able to buy hearing aids, which enable her to return to college and get her life back on track. 

DEDICATED TO SISTER MARIE LUISA VASQUEZ, OP Loan Fund Board Member, 1990-2010

Adrian Dominican Sister Marie Luisa Vasquez, OP, was honored by The Loan Fund for her 25 years of dedicated service as a board member. A partner of the Adrian Dominican Sisters through the Portfolio Advisory Board, The Loan Fund is a non-profit alternative lender to small businesses and non-profit organizations throughout New Mexico.

Executive Director of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth Honored by Berea College

Burt Lauderdale, executive director of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC), received an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from Berea College during their recognition service for 56 graduating seniors.

Genesis Receives Innovation Award

Genesis Community Loan Fund, one of the investment partners of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, received the Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Award for Innovation in recognition of their creativity in finding affordable housing in Maine.

The Loan Fund Honored Twice during Small Business Week

The Loan Fund, a partner of the Adrian Dominican Sisters through the Portfolio Advisory Board’s Community Investment Committee, was honored twice during Small Business Week in June for the difference it has made to small businesses and non-profits in New Mexico. Read the entire article by clicking here.

Red Tomato: Our Mission and Programs

Red Tomato's mission is connecting farmers and consumers through marketing, trade, education – and a passionate belief that a family-farm, locally-based, ecological, fair trade food system is the way to a better tomato.

Fund Makes Affordable Housing Available to People with Disabilities

The Disability Opportunity Fund, the Adrian Dominican Sisters and other mission-compatible investors collaborate to increase the amount of quality, affordable and appropriate housing for people with disabilities of all kinds throughout the United States.

Community Investment Partner Southern Mutual Help Association, Inc., Featured in National Publications

Southern Mutual Help Association, Inc., (SMHA) of New Iberia Louisiana, a long-time investment partner of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, has been featured in several national publications over the past several months.

PAB Investment Partner Finances Redevelopment Project for Neighborhood

How can the Adrian Dominican Sisters, based in southeastern Michigan, have an impact on the lives of low-income families in New Haven, Connecticut? Through the power of their investments.

Cooperative Fund of New England (CFNE) - Winter 2011 Newsletter

Cooperative Fund of New England (CFNE) celebrates 35 years of providing financial and technical assistance to cooperatives and nonprofit community-based organizations.

Cornerstone Corporation for Shared Equity

Each month the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis recognizes a group who exhibits innovation in community Development. This month, Cornerstone Corporation for Shared Equity (an Adrian Dominican Sisters’ borrower) is featured.

Genesis Community Loan Fund: Affordable Housing for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

The Genesis Community Loan Fund provides innovative financing and technical assistance to develop affordable housing and community facilities for underserved people and communities throughout Maine.

Fonkoze Family Rehabilitation (Kore Fanmi Fonkoze) Program in Haiti

Community Investment Partner Fonkoze details how they have been executing a Fonkoze Family Rehabilitation (Kore Fanmi Fonkoze) program in Haiti for clients who lost their home, business or both in the earthquake of January 2010.