Retail, Arts, Innovation, & Livability Community Development Corporation (RAIL CDC)

Join us for "A Reflection of Us" at the MIX Center! We're inviting adults (18+) from the Mesa community to share their life stories, contributing to an art installation celebrating our diverse experiences. Your insights will help shape a unique public artwork. Interviews run until Nov 13, with the final showcase on Dec 4. Interested? Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule an interview or text at (480) 440-6172. Let's make art together and preserve our community's rich narratives! Please share to your network! #MesaArt #CommunityVoices #MIXCenter Agustin (Augie) Gastelum Emily Malavé Searles, PMP® Evelyn Flores

¡La campaña de Nina en Kiva casi alcanza el 80% de su objetivo! Nos quedan solo 15 días para ayudarla a cumplir su meta. Apoyar a emprendedores como Nina no solo impulsa sus negocios, sino que fortalece nuestra comunidad. 💪 💡 Invierte en su crecimiento con tan solo $25, y recuerda, ¡no es una donación, sino un préstamo que recibirás de vuelta! 👉 Conoce más sobre su historia y cómo puedes contribuir aquí. Por favor, comparte su historia y ayúdanos a expandir su impacto. ¡Cada aporte cuenta!

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Con tan solo $25, puedes ayudar a este dueño de negocio local a comprar equipo e inventario para su restaurante. Por favor comparte. RAIL CDC se ha asociado con Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) y Kiva.org para ser un aliado de Kiva y ayudar a que las pequeñas empresas puedan acceder a capital cuando los préstamos tradicionales no están disponibles. Kiva combina el apoyo de amigos y familiares con el financiamiento colectivo (crowdfunding), recaudando fondos de pequeños inversores a nivel local, nacional y global, al 0% de interés y con plazos de hasta tres años. Con Kiva: Apoyas a un dueño de pequeño negocio local con capital al 0% de interés y sin comisiones. Cada dólar prestado va directamente a respaldar a este emprendedor trabajador. No es una donación; ¡es un préstamo! Recuperarás tu dinero a medida que el negocio prospere. https://lnkd.in/gpDaseeB

Small business owner, we are seeking your feedback! The Small Business Credit Survey closes on 11/1. Share your success, challenges, & outlook for the future. https://lnkd.in/gRNnqzTm

It was an honor to participate in a panel discussion on unlocking data potential to enhance client engagement and programmatic performance alongside these inspiring women Carolina Rendon Nicole Reno Emily Peters, LPC ! I also had the pleasure of touring Retail, Arts, Innovation, & Livability Community Development Corporation (RAIL CDC) and witnesed the incredible strides they are making in the Mesa, Arizona community. I’m proud to be part of the nonprofit sector here at Wesley Community Center and to have connected with fellow leaders at the FOC National Convening as we strive to make meaningful social impact! #2024FinOpp #nonprofit #dataempowers

A salty and sweet combo on the menu in Mesa at Que Chevere, who went from a food truck to a restaurant on Main Street with the help of Retail, Arts, Innovation, & Livability Community Development Corporation (RAIL CDC). It makes us wonder: are LISC Phoenix and RAIL CDC also a salty and sweet combo? Or are we just getting hungry? https://lnkd.in/g85qUFvN

Returned from the FOC National Convening in beautiful Mesa, Arizona, and feeling incredibly inspired! Mesa, known for its rich history as a cultural and agricultural hub, has transformed into a city focused on innovation, community development, and inclusivity. Hosting our National FOC Convening here was especially meaningful as we explored the intersection of economic opportunity and local resilience. The convening offered a powerful platform to share best practices, highlight national and local initiatives, and provide valuable insights that we can bring back to our communities as true convenors. I had the pleasure of attending sessions on Green Job talent pipelines through sector partnerships, Family Self Sufficiency partnerships, building digitally equitable futures and Financial Trauma (with an incredible keynote from Dr. Chloe McKenzie), I also toured the Mesa community, including a stop at Guerro Park and the impressive RAIL Community Development Corporation. This convening reminds me of the incredible work LISC is doing nationwide and how vital these convenings are in bringing us together to make an impact. I'm bringing this inspiration back to Virginia to continue driving change! The pictures are of me with some of Virginia's FOC network partners, a shot from Guerro Park, and some amazing artwork from the RAIL CDC Retail, Arts, Innovation, & Livability Community Development Corporation (RAIL CDC) #FOCConvening #LISC #MesaAZ #GreenJobs #FinancialTrauma #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityImpact #FinOpp2024 #LISCVA

Last week we had a special visit from Ruth Jones Nichols, Ph.D., Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)'s new Executive Vice President for Local and National Programs. Around her responsibilities at the Financial Opportunity Center® national convening, we got to introduce her to a few of the folks who know our work and community best, join the conference tour of Mesa with Retail, Arts, Innovation, & Livability Community Development Corporation (RAIL CDC), see the impact of LISC investments in child care at Beautiful Oasis Childcare, and learn about Mayor Corey Woods' Hometown For All initiative with a personal tour.

One of the business owners we work with, Jade Hwang, founder of KBX PHX and Head Coach of Team USA ITF Taekwon-Do, has been nominated to be part of the Fab Over 40 competition for a chance to be on the cover of @newbeauty magazine. This competition is voter driven and it not only inspires women to fabulous at any age but also raises funds for the National Breast Center Foundation (NBCF). Help us vote! First cut is on October 24th. You can vote everyday between now and then. You can cast additional votes by donating to the NBCF. Thank you for your support!! https://lnkd.in/gFMvB7im