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Forward Community Investments

Investing Locally to Transform Wisconsin Communities

Forward Community Investments (FCI) is a statewide Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides mission-driven capital and capacity-building resources to projects and organizations working to expand economic opportunity in Wisconsin. Since 1994, FCI has delivered innovative, accessible financing to support affordable housing, community facilities, education, and small business

development. Our investments are designed to strengthen communities, build local capacity, and support the people and places that are often overlooked by traditional financial systems. Rooted in a commitment to advancing social and economic opportunity, we partner with changemakers who are building a brighter economic future for everyone in Wisconsin.

05/11/2026

New 2025 impact report highlights FCI’s momentum: expanding access to capital, supporting local leaders, and strengthening communities across Wisconsin.

The report celebrates a year of meaningful progress, including community lending milestones, borrower success stories, strategic partnerships, and investments in projects that expand access to essential services, affordable housing, small business growth, and neighborhood revitalization.

Forward Community Investments releases 2025 Impact Report, highlighting community lending, partnerships, & lasting impact across Wisconsin.

05/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Leah Vetch-Hayes as our new Office Operations Manager.

Leah brings a strong background in operations, executive support, and process improvement. Her work will be critical to ensuring our team stays efficient, collaborative and responsive helping us better serve partners and communities across Wisconsin.

Forward Community Investments is pleased to welcome Leah Vetch-Hayes as Office Operations Manager. In this role, Leah supports the organization’s day-to-day

04/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome DeMariye Carpenter to the FCI team as our new Credit Analyst. Join us in celebrating his addition to the organization and the experience he brings to our mission-driven lending work.

We are excited to welcome DeMariye Carpenter to FCI as our new Credit Analyst.

03/27/2026

Forward Community Investments and FHLBank Chicago are investing in the next generation of affordable housing leaders through a $214,500 grant supporting UW-Madison’s new Housing Scholar Program.

Forward Community Investments (FCI) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago are expanding their commitment to developing the next generation of affordable

03/17/2026

Forward Community Investments celebrates Kaba-Baal LLC for expanding opportunities in affordable housing developments.

Forward Community Investments (FCI) mission of building strong communities starts by investing in the people who will shape them. Across Wisconsin, emerging

03/04/2026

We’re proud to celebrate one of our borrowers, AK Development, led by Ariam Kesete, on receiving a $500,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Community Developer Grant Program.

We’re proud to celebrate one of our borrowers, AK Development, led by Ariam Kesete, on receiving a $500,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of

02/21/2026

Forward Community Investments was proud to attend the soft opening of Baked Lab’s new East Side storefront, celebrating the growth of this Madison dessert studio and the power of community-driven investment to help local entrepreneurs thrive. Baked Lab will be open for business starting Saturday, 2/21, from 11am-3pm.

Forward Community Investments (FCI) joined the celebration of the soft opening of Baked Lab’s new retail storefront at 2044 Atwood Avenue on Madison’s East

02/17/2026

Join FCI as our next Office Operations Manager and help support executive leadership and drive operational excellence. Accepting applications through Friday 2/20.

FCI seeks a well-organized, high-energy operations team member to help our team run more smoothly and efficiently. The Office Operations Manager is

02/10/2026

Little Tibet Market & Café is bringing culture, cuisine, and community together.

This month, we’re excited to share a progress update on Little Tibet Market & Café, led by entrepreneur Namgyal Ponsar and her family.

02/04/2026

A longtime Madison wellness destination is growing! FCI recently closed a loan supporting SolEscape Healing Arts to help complete a café and kava lounge build-out. This new space will bring community, conversation, and holistic healing to Williamson Street.

We’re excited to announce a recent loan closing supporting SolEscape Healing Arts (R.E.A.L. Massage LLC), located at 1148 Williamson Street in Madison,

Address

2352 South Park Street, Suite 326
Madison, WI
WISCONSIN

Telephone

+16082573863

Website

http://www.forwardci.org/

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