Improving quality of life in New Jersey through local investment

People most directly affected by systemic barriers and inequities are best positioned to identify the solutions and actions needed to drive change. When community development centers local priorities, such as by investing in place-based community development financial institutions (CDFIs), it can help build local capacity to advance equitable opportunities for all residents to achieve their best health and wellbeing. CDFIs are mission-driven financial institutions that bring together diverse private and public sector investors to create economic opportunity in communities. (author introduction)