Survey Results by State

Surekha Carpenter and Borys Grochulski discuss how community development financial institutions work to help underserved communities that lack adequate access to credit and what factors determine their success in filling market gaps.

The Federal Reserve's 2025 CDFI Survey revealed that credit union challenges vary based on size, designation, and service area. How have minority depository institutions, cooperativas, and small credit unions tailored solutions and leveraged community partnerships?

Matt Martin and Erika Bell recall their visit to western North Carolina to learn more about revitalization efforts in response to long-term changes in the regional economy as well as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Also in this episode, Scott Webber, town manager of Spindale, N.C., shares how he has worked with community partners to support redevelopment in the region.