“We are a source of capital for organizations that have a positive impact in community and that are excluded from conventional financing.”
Derek Ballantyne, CEO
Why Community Forward Fund
Community Forward Fund
Is a $12 million fund that provides innovative financing to community organizations throughout Canada
We provide loans
To non-profit organizations, charities and non-profit social enterprises to enable their mission of providing long-term community benefit
Tailored to Community
Our loans are suited to the needs of our borrowers
Together
With our borrowers and our investors, we are increasing and improving Canada’s social and community infrastructure
At Community Forward Fund
Portfolio
Our work with Old Grace Housing Co-operative facilitated the creation of a new 64-unit mixed income, multi-generational housing co-operative in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Our work with The Mustard Seed Co-op provided the necessary working capital to launch its start-up grocery store.
Our work with SOLIDES helped them purchase two affordable housing properties to provide safe, affordable housing for 70 households.
Our work with Blood Ties Four Direction Society is helping them to purchase land to construct a tiny home community development for transitional housing.
MEET OUR TEAM
We are dedicated to helping our borrowers meet their financial needs to create positive impact in their communities.
Community-based,
Community driven
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