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CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Funds Permanent Veterans Facilityhttps://www.cdfifund.gov/impact/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=28CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Funds Permanent Veterans Facility<div class="ExternalClass6528C5B78C73470AB7C704E132AE1C1D"><p>U.S. Veterans that have faithfully served the nation can often face challenges upon returning home from active service. The American Legion Mayhew-Vincent White Cane Post 266 (Post 266) was established in 1976 to provide assistance to veterans suffering from blindness and other disabilities. <a href="/Documents/BGP%20Clearinghouse%20CDFI%20Impact%20Story%20040317.pdf" target="_blank">Read the full story here</a>.</p></div>2017-05-25T16:25:00ZLocal Impact28GP0|#e5ca169a-3210-4374-8024-08bc93cb9c65;L0|#0e5ca169a-3210-4374-8024-08bc93cb9c65|CDFI Bond Guarantee Program;GTSet|#52f34ab0-6f81-4fe6-b393-2715c7089532;GP0|#4d230602-4377-4c23-b8a7-fde38da73dda;L0|#04d230602-4377-4c23-b8a7-fde38da73dda|California
CDFI Fund's Lisa Jones Wins Service To America Medalhttps://www.cdfifund.gov/impact/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=18CDFI Fund's Lisa Jones Wins Service To America Medal<div class="ExternalClassA8088F816C1C4AFFA4A428139C2201E3"><p>Last night, Lisa M. Jones <a href="/news-events/Pages/news-detail.aspx?NewsID=229&Category=Press%20Releases" target="_blank">received one of eight Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals </a>for her pioneering work to launch the <a href="/bond">CDFI Bond Guarantee Program.</a></p> <img src="/SiteCollectionImages/PublicationImages/160920_Sammies_Gala_025%20Jones2%20(002).JPG" alt="" style="width:40%;margin-right:1%;float:left;" /> <img src="/SiteCollectionImages/PublicationImages/160920_Sammies_Gala_Group%20Shot%20(002).jpg" alt="" style="width:40%;margin-right:1%;float:left;" /> <p style="clear:both;">  </p><p>The Service to America Medals – also known as “the Sammies” – are highly respected awards presented by the non-profit, non-partisan Partnership for Public Service after a rigorous selection process. Often called “the Oscars of government service,” the Sammies are one of the most prestigious awards honoring our nation’s civil servants. Congratulations to Lisa and the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program team!</p><p>Learn more about the Sammies on the <a href="https://servicetoamericamedals.org/" target="_blank">Service to America Medals website</a>, and view Lisa's award video below.</p><p>  </p> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/183343072" frameborder="0"></iframe> <p> </p></div>2016-09-21T17:00:00ZAround the CDFI Fund18GP0|#e5ca169a-3210-4374-8024-08bc93cb9c65;L0|#0e5ca169a-3210-4374-8024-08bc93cb9c65|CDFI Bond Guarantee Program;GTSet|#52f34ab0-6f81-4fe6-b393-2715c7089532