Small Projects

Sherman “Dilla” Thomas used an IFF loan of $317,000 to purchase a new bus for his company, Chicago Mahogany Tours. The bus enabled Thomas to offer more tours of Chicago neighborhoods that highlight Chicago’s people, architecture and impact on the world.

IFF worked with Safe and Sound in Milwaukee, WI, on a $100,000 loan to complete exterior repairs and facility upgrades, allowing them to continue their mission of building safe and empowered neighborhoods. The work included fencing, parking lot repairs, security and technology upgrades, and exterior painting.

IFF worked with Living in Victory Sober Living on a $295,000 loan for the acquisition of a new property in Missouri. This facility will be their first designed to exclusively serve women, allowing them to continue their sobriety journey with outpatient services, recovery housing, home, and respite programming.

IFF provided a $192,000 loan for Urban Neighborhood Initiatives for the construction of the Lawndale Center in Detroit. The center is home to the Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center and a youth hub for leadership development.

IFF provided Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses with an $85,000 loan to purchase and transform a historic building in Cincinnati into an art gallery, coffee shop, and community space, enhancing its longstanding role in providing social services and gathering spaces since 1961.

IFF provided a $156,000 loan to the Fonseca Theater Company to address roofing and HVAC issues in its Indianapolis theater, and broaden its community and education initiatives to continue their work amplifying underrepresented voices.