Introducing the Winners of the 2021 Inclusive Community Development Awards by the Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development
Vibrant communities are best supported when economic opportunities are inclusive of low- and moderate-income (LMI) populations, including people with disabilities.
The CDICD, managed by National Disability Institute (NDI), selected the award winners from nominations by banks, credit unions and community nonprofits from across the country.
The three award-winning efforts in Texas; Ohio; Washington, D.C. and nationally have common elements of coordinated activities between banks and/or credit unions and community groups. Presenters on the webinar will share more details on their award-winning programs, how key partnerships were created and the impact on building a better financial future for people with disabilities.
CDICD is proud to announce the Second Annual Inclusive Community Development Award winners. Each of our winners have created unique initiatives that support people with disabilities in low- and moderate-income communities. All of our winners demonstrated innovation, impact and inclusiveness that contributed to the vibrancy of their communities, including economic and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. — Michael Roush, Director, CDICD
Vibrant communities are best supported when economic opportunities are inclusive of low- and moderate-income (LMI) populations, including people with disabilities.
The CDICD, managed by National Disability Institute (NDI), selected the award winners from nominations by banks, credit unions and community nonprofits from across the country.
The three award-winning efforts in Texas; Ohio; Washington, D.C. and nationally have common elements of coordinated activities between banks and/or credit unions and community groups. Presenters on the webinar will share more details on their award-winning programs, how key partnerships were created and the impact on building a better financial future for people with disabilities.
CDICD is proud to announce the Second Annual Inclusive Community Development Award winners. Each of our winners have created unique initiatives that support people with disabilities in low- and moderate-income communities. All of our winners demonstrated innovation, impact and inclusiveness that contributed to the vibrancy of their communities, including economic and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. — Michael Roush, Director, CDICD
2021 Awardees
2021 Inclusive Community Development Awardees
True Link Financial
Mission: To provide life-changing financial solutions to people with disabilities and the families and professionals who support them. Our solutions foster financial independence, help protect the assets of the people we serve, and improve their quality of life.
True Link is committed to offering high quality financial services built for people with disabilities and their loved ones. We’re proud to serve thousands of ABLE beneficiaries and to promote their autonomy and financial well-being through our services. National Disability Institute is a true leader in identifying initiatives that positively affect the futures of people with disabilities and their families, so it is an honor for True Link’s efforts to be recognized through the Inclusive Community Development Awards. — Kai Stinchcombe, CEO, True Link
Sunrise Banks
Mission: Sunrise is a certified B Corporation, a certified Community Development Financial Institution and member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values. We are focused on creating financial empowerment for all as a socially-responsible community bank.
We’re excited to partner with True Link to help provide greater financial independence for consumers. The ABLE Visa Card is a product we’re proud to support. — Bryan Toft, Chief Revenue Officer, Sunrise Banks
Life Asset
Mission: Life Asset seeks to alleviate poverty, expand economic opportunities, and promote dignity and self-reliance in the greater Washington, DC, area by empowering local low-income entrepreneurs with affordable financial products, services, and education.
Life Asset is grateful for this recognition because it inspires us to continue our work providing microloans and business training to help people with disabilities create jobs and build their financial resilience through small business ownership. There are many others who deserve to share in this award – primarily the many hard working entrepreneurs with disabilities who provide invaluable products and services through their businesses. We look forward to continuing working with NDI and our partners to ensure that the needs of entrepreneurs with disabilities are included as we work to expand access to small business loans and training in the Washington, D.C. area. — Markus Larsson, Founder and Executive Director, Life Asset
Goodwill of East Texas
Mission: Goodwill Industries of East Texas is dedicated to providing skills training and vocational opportunities for people with barriers to employment.
Receiving this award from the Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development validates the work that our committed staff perform daily. Serving and working in an inclusive community breathes life into everyone involved. A diverse and inclusive community equates to more dollars in the community by 30 percent annually, as people with disabilities contribute as both employees and customers at local businesses. Socially, an inclusive community means that people have a sense of belonging. We all need that now more than ever. — Kimberly B. Lewis, CEO, Goodwill Industries of East Texas
Prosperity Bank
Community involvement has always been a core value at Prosperity Bank, and it is an honor to be recognized for our efforts in this way. We are grateful for Goodwill Industries of East Texas and all the other organizations that have joined us in giving back to our community last year. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those around us. — Scott Voland, Director of Sales Development, Prosperity Bank
If you have questions about the Inclusive Community Development Awards, please send an email to ask@ndi-inc.org.
The CDICD is sponsored by:
Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development (CDICD)
National Disability Institute’s Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development works to improve the financial health and well-being of low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals with disabilities and their families by increasing awareness and usage of the opportunities and resources available under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
