Funders and Partners
Strengthening Communities
Thanks to our partners and funders, what started as a small group of volunteers passionate about affordable housing has become one of Southeast’s most prominent Community Economic Development organizations.
Our partners and funders, whether organizations or individuals, share our commitment to supporting fair access to capital and strengthening communities across South Carolina
Our Strategic Partners
Partners, such as community organizations and financial institutions, help us offer affordable financing and technical assistance. Through collaborative efforts, we empower local entrepreneurs, support affordable housing projects, and promote access to healthy food.
Our current strategic partnerships include:
Join Us
Your partnership can make a lasting impact. Whether you’re interested in contributing financially, volunteering, or collaborating on a community project, we welcome you to join our mission.

Our Funders
Our funders include federal agencies, banks, foundations, and private donors whose financial contributions drive transformative change. Their support enables us to invest in economically challenged communities and foster economic opportunity for all.
- Appalachian Community Capital
- Bank of America
- Bank of SC
- Carolina Alliance Bank
- County of Charleston
- C-Note
- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
- FineMark National Bank & Trust
- First Citizens Bank
- First Federal
- First Horizon Bank
- MacArthur Foundation
- Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
- Mascoma Community Development
- Harriet P. McDougal
- Jonathan Zucker
- Kresge Foundation
- Opportunity Finance Network
- Pinnacle Financial Partners
- PNC Bank
- Robert Johnston
- Sisters of Charity Foundation
- S.C. Association for Community Economic Development
- SouthState Bank
- Southern First Bank
- TD Bank
- Truist Bank
- United Bank
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- U.S. Bank
- U.S. Department of Treasury CDFI
- Wells Fargo Bank
- Woodforest Bank