The National Credit Union Foundation. Since 1980, the National Credit Union Foundation has given grants to credit unions and related organizations for innovative development initiatives that support our three-tiered approach to improving consumer financial independence through education and credit unions. These tiers include: access to affordable, financial services, financial literacy, savings and asset accumulation.

The National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions. Established in 1974 by a coalition of credit union leaders dedicated to revitalizing low-income communities, the Federatioin's mission is to strengthen the credit unions that serve low-income, urban and rural communities -- known as "community development credit unions," or CDCUs.  We carry out our mission by advocating for and providing financial, technical, and human resources to CDCUs.

The Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions. Formed in 1992 as an ad-hoc policy development and advocacy initiative, the Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI Coalition) is the lead national organization in the United States promoting the work of community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Through its member organizations, the Coalition represents CDFIs working in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This national network of CDFIs includes community development loan funds, community development banks, community development credit unions, microenterprise lenders, community development corporations and community development venture capital funds. The CDFI Coalition coordinates industry wide initiatives to increase the availability of capital, credit and financial services to low-income communities across the nation.

The CITYbuild Consortium of Schools seeks to facilitate productive, multi-disciplinary collaboration among national university-based Architecture, Landscape and Planning programs to address all facets of the community rebuilding needs of New Orleans. By linking schools directly with local community partners, CITYbuild promotes the value and relevance of University Design-related programs while pursuing social equity.

Philadelphia Federal Credit Union was founded in 1951 to serve the financial needs of Philadelphia municipal employees. Today, with more than 100,000 members and assets in excess of $500 million they are among the top five credit unions in the Philadelphia area, serving the owners, employees and directors of over 600 organizations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The mission of the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union is to provide for the financial well-being of their membership through a dedicated and unique combination of professional and personal service. As a member-owned institution, PFCU invests daily in building one-on-one relationships with membership community through uncompromising service, convenience and a complete offering of competitive financial products and services.

Jewish Funds fo Justice is a national public foundation guided by Jewish history and tradition. JFSJ helps people in the United States achieve social and economic security and opportunity by investing in healthy neighborhoods, vibrant Jewish communities, and skillful leaders. Our holistic approach to social change includes grantmaking and loans, service learning, leadership development, organizing, education, and advocacy.

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