Our Vision

Where others see dilapidated houses…
We envision homes restored to provide shelter for generations of families.

Where others see empty, broken storefronts…
We envision the realization of the entrepreneurial dreams of successful small businesses which will create jobs.

Where others see hopelessness and overwhelming problems…
We envision new and renovated facilities through which non-profits can better serve their communities.

Our Values

  • Promote economic justice though community economic development.
  • Promote viable and vibrant neighborhoods.
  • Recognize and promote affordable housing as a basic human right.
  • Facilitate affordable housing where needed.
  • Give priority for making loans in areas where there are high concentrations of minorities, poverty or low-income households.
  • Maintain strong commitment of resources to Detroit.
  • Improve access to capital for under-served persons and communities.
  • Serve as an investment vehicle for socially conscious investors.
  • Commit to strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations to plan and implement development projects.
  • Provide technical assistance and loans to strengthen the capacity of persons and organizations to successfully operate businesses that benefit low-income persons or communities.
  • Provide technical assistance and loans to strengthen the capacity of organizations to develop facilities to increase services provided to under-served communities.
  • Recognize and respond to unique rural development needs.
  • Promote outreach to interfaith and secular institutions to encourage partnerships and collaborations to help carry out the mission of the organization.
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  • Our Work

    Throughout the Trust Fund’s 25 year history, our loan programs have had the following impact on the communities we serve.

    (as of March 31, 2010)

    • 2,123 housing units assisted
    • 273 loans for affordable housing
    • $27.3 million loaned for affordable housing
    • $80.2 million leveraged from other sources for affordable housing
    • 412 jobs created through economic development lending
    • 125+ (minimum) childcare slots created by economic development lending
    • 134,735 square feet developed or rehabbed
    • 60 loans for economic development
    • $3 million loaned for economic development
    • $17.4 million leveraged from other sources for economic development