Stories of Pioneers on the Frontlines
Explore inspirational stories from across the field.
The Legacy and Power of ”Nun Money”
Sister Corinne Florek, Executive Director of the Religious Communities Impact Fund and a member of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, is referred to as “the godmother of Community Development Financial Institutions.” She has been doing what we today call social impact investing since the early 1970s. Learn how these Sisters make socially responsible investments in line with “Gospel social principles.”
Enterprise Solutions for Refugees
Amplio Recruiting connects refugees to affordable jobs. When Chris Chancey and his wife, Sarah, moved to Clarkston, Georgia, they saw a need for refugees in their community to find jobs. This led to the work of Amplio Recruiting which has now placed 7,628 refugees into employment. Watch how Amplio places people over profits, and how Chris operationalizes his faith through his work.
Affordable Capital for All
Loanwell seeks to bring affordable credit for all. This case study tells the story of how Justin Straight and Bernard Worthy, founders of Loanwell, were on a mission to provide access to capital for wealth generation for those that typically are left out of the financial markets. This story also explores how they are bringing “traditioned innovation” into the community lending system.