Overview of CDFIs and How They Support Small Businesses

Sarah Bennett of Community Capital Advisors interviews Elizabeth Schott, CEO of Accessity (formerly Accion), a CDFI serving small businesses in Southern California. They explore topics such as what the small business community needs most during COVID, how CDFIs are stepping up to meet those needs, and how foundations can best partner with CDFIs like Accessity.

Click on the links below to watch each clip.

CDFIs as Economic First Responders

CDFIs Supporting Small Businesses through COVID

​ Overview of the CDFI Industry

Investing in CDFIs: Due Diligence & Identifying Needs

Impacting Small Businesses and Creating a Ripple Effect