Community Development
Loans and partnerships to build stronger, healthy and sustainable communities.
As one of the nation’s leading and most respected Community Development Financial Institutions, HOPE works to connect rural and underserved municipalities with financing and resources to create sustainable and healthy communities.
Work with HOPE for the lending and technical assistance needed to build stronger communities.
Community Facilities Financing
Develop Critical Infrastructure for More Robust Communities.
Learn MoreHealthy Food Financing
Opportunities to bring fresh, nutritious foods to underserved communities.
Learn MoreHOPE Community Partnership
Growing more prosperous communities with strategic resources and programs.
Learn MoreGoals of our community development efforts include:
- Promoting job creation, retention, and advancement;
- Stimulating entrepreneurship and business development;
- Fostering asset development among low- and moderate-income individuals and families;
- Increasing opportunities for homeownership and the creation of affordable housing; and
- Strengthening infrastructure that enables Deep South businesses and workers to successfully compete in the new economy.
HOPE also draws from its program implementation experience to inform policy makers about best practices and lessons learned to expand the impact of its work region-wide.
Member Success Stories
The power of HOPE enables our members to live their best lives. See how we’ve empowered their financial success—and how we can help you too.
Find a Location
HOPE has 23 locations ready to serve you across the Deep South. Additionally, HOPE is a member of the Shared Branching Network. This affiliation allows HOPE members to visit more than 5,000 credit union locations nationwide.
Contact Us
Contact our CED team to learn more about our loans and programs that strengthen communities. We’ll reach out to see how we can work together.