E112: A Conversation with UPI Loan Fund and Native Community Capital: A Look into Impact Investing

On this episode of the Vitalyst Spark Podcast, we are talking about impact investments, and we are joined by Kerwin Brown, of UPI Loan Fund, and Dave Castillo, of Native Community Capital, two of Vitalyst’s recent impact investments. Also joining the podcast is Suzanne Pfister, Vitalyst’s President and CEO, to talk about what impact investing means to Vitalyst and philanthropy. We discuss the roots of both organizations and why it’s important for organizations to make socially conscious, impactful investments that create opportunities for underserved communities.

 

Show Notes Links

UPI Loan Fund

Native Community Capital CDFI

Foresight Foundation

Local First Arizona Rural Micro-Loan Fund  

Press Release: Vitalyst Unveils Program to Increase Funding Opportunities for Underserved Communities

ChangeLabs

Native Women Lead

Native Entrepreneur in Residence Program

FORGE – University of Arizona