News & Media
Our First Borrower Gets Sworn In As a United States Citizen!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
We are delighted to announce that Eva, our first borrower, recently got sworn in as a United States citizen. Thanks to hard work, perseverance, and an $875 loan from Capital Good Fund, Eva was able to apply for citizenship back in March, and the swearing in ceremony—held at the International Institute of Rhode Island—was the culmination of an exciting process for CGF and Eva alike! Click here to see photos and more thoughts from the event!
Borrower becomes citizen!
Monday, September 14, 2009
CGF’s second citizenship borrower, Yimber, recently passed his citizenship examination. Yimber will be sworn in as a U.S. citizen next month. Stay tuned for additional exciting news about our borrowers!
August Newsletter Available
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Read about CGF’s activities for the month of August in its monthly newsletter! Click Here to view the newsletter in PDF format.
Green Credit-Builder Loan Report
After a 12-week research and development phase, CGF is pleased to release its green credit-builder loan report. The research and report, sponsored by Brown University’s Community Carbon Use Reduction program (CCURB), details CGF’s plan for administering its new green-credit builder loan. Click Here to access the file in PDF format.
Mayor Cicilline of Providence Mentions CGF in Article About Social Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Providence Mayor David Cicilline recently discussed the growth of social enterprise in the city as a means of addressing social issues and rebranding itself. In his article, the mayor highlighted a number of community organizations, including CGF, that are using socially innovative approaches to develop the growing knowledge economy in Providence. Click Here to read more about the creation of Providence: The Creative Capital, and the growth of socially focused organizations in the city!
New Citizenship Borrower!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
CGF recently disbursed an $875 citizenship loan to a Dominican Republic native currently living in the city of Providence. The loan will pay for the application for obtaining U.S. citizenship, as well as the cost of legal representation by the International Institute of Rhode Island. Stay tuned for updates on all of our current borrowers as well as more information on new loan disbursements!
July Newsletter Now Available!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
July has been an eventful month for CGF! Read about all of CGF’s activities in its newsletter for the month of July. The newsletter can be accessed in PDF format by clicking the following link: July Newsletter
First borrower passes citizenship test!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Eva Jimenez, CGF’s first borrower, recently passed her U.S. citizenship examination, just four months after receiving a loan from CGF to cover the application cost of $675 and the cost of legal representation $200. As Eva put it, “before CGF, I never thought I would become a citizen because I couldn’t afford it. Now I am so happy to be a citizen of this country.”
The test, comprised of 100 questions, gauged Eva’s understanding of American history, politics, and governmental procedures. After spending weeks preparing for the test, including some informal practice with CGF staff members, Eva passed the test on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Eva will officially become a citizen on September 17, 2009.
This is very exciting news for Eva as well as for CGF. As a citizen, Eva will enjoy rights previously inaccessible through her legal permanent resident status, including the ability to vote, a greater sense of permanence in the U.S., and the ability to sponsor relatives that may want to immigrate to the country, to name a few. As Eva embarks on new journeys in her professional and personal life, her citizenship will add security to her sense of belonging in the U.S. and will give her a strengthened ability to participate in the American political system—opportunities many of us have been fortunate enough to already have. Eva is already thinking about seeking another loan from CGF after she pays off her citizenship loan. As an amazing writer and illustrator, she is interested in taking a loan to enable her to print and market her first children’s book—a wonderful story about Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the importance of tolerance and understanding.
CGF Holds Borrower Meeting
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
CGF staff and borrowers recently convened for the Fund’s first borrower meeting. The meeting, which was held on Monday, July 20th at the Algonquin House in Providence, brought together borrowers in order to help strengthen their relationships with the Fund and to cultivate new friendships and partnerships. The meeting provided borrowers with a forum to interact with one another, to share some of their experiences, and to talk about how small loans from CGF have helped them realize life-long dreams. Borrowers also commented on how they plan to use CGF’s services in the future. Stay tuned for personal testimonials from the borrowers themselves!
Blue State to Carry CGF through 3rd Quarter!
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
The College Hill Café operated by Blue State on Brown University’s Campus has announced that it will carry CGF as one of its local causes through the period ending September 30, 2009! Every quarter, Blue State Café donates 5% of its gross profits to four selected causes proportionate to the number of votes these causes receive from customers. During the second quarter of 2009, CGF received 42% of all customer votes! Continue to support CGF by visiting the College Hill Café Today! Blue State
