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CASCADIA REVOLVING FUNDCASCADIA REVOLVING FUND(submitted to SCN by Bob Derry, Cascadia Revolving Fund several years ago)A unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to take part incommunity economic development through their investments. Cascadia's Global Vision = Local Action - Equal rights for women,minorities and those with a lower income, assistance for environmentallysupportive technologies, individual and community empowerment, -- all ofthese goals are part of Cascadia's vision of a better, more equitableworld. Yet, what makes Cascadia unique is the route we take to realizethis global vision: local action.By charter, Cascadia directs its lending activities to our local region. This means that the millions loanded over the years hasall gone directly to grass roots business expansion and the creation ofnew jobs for local organizations which embrace some aspect of thisworld vision. There's more at stake here than improved profit margins and new jobs forany one business. All of Cascadia's borrowers offer services and productsor uphold ideals which make an impact on both the community and, in turn,the world. Case in Point: A loan to a Seattle-based women's publishinghouse helped finance the publication of a book on domestic abuse whichwent on to become a bestseller with over 100,000 in print and four foreigneditions. Not only could the publishing house stay in business and becomea vital member of Seattle's publishing community, but it also offeredwomen around the world an important resource on breaking free from abusiverelationships. That's a powerful example of how global vision combinedwith local action can produce global change.In 1994 Cascadia began a major lending program for pollutionprevention. This loan program funds technologies that enables smallbusinesses such as automobile repair shops, photo finishers, dry cleaners,printers and machine shops to reduce the production of hazardous waste. Inthe past, pollution control focused on the management of the pollutiononce it was produced: this program focuses on elimination of pollution atits source. A Helping Hand -- Not a Hand Out - Aside from having certain social goalsin common, Cascadia borrowers also share one key attribute: they aresustainable businesses which show a capacity or willingness to becomeeconomically independent. In order to make sure that loans become helpinghands -- and not handouts -- Cascadia maintains an exacting review processfor each borrower which includes market, financial and managementanalysis. Partially relying on professionals who are willing to "adopt abusiness" on a volunteer basis, Cascadia offers its borrowers technicalassistance with everything from accounting to marketing and promotion. Sound Relationships Reduce Risk - This combination of helping hand andwatchful eye has produced sound relationships with borrowers, resulting ina loan loss rate of less than 1% of the portfolio - a loss rate that anycommercial bank would envy. The terms of the relationship between Cascadiaand its borrowers are set during a rigorous loan review and approvalprocess where a thorough financial analysis is made to ensure theborrower's capacity for repayment. The prospective borrower carries muchof the burden of the work during this review processMaking Opportunity Tangible - Cascadia's borrowers reflect a diversity ofcommunities in the Northwest who tend to be underserved. For example: a percent of loans support entities which are owned by or serve low incomepeople. Loans have gone to organizations which employ or servewomen and minorities. Loans support companies involved inrecycling or other environmental causes. Loans to for-profitenterprises have assisted new business starts. Loans went toworkerowned and democratically controlled cooperatives. Loans havesupported organic farmers and food companies using organic foods. Loanshaveenabled the establishment of affordable housing. These percentages totalmore than 100% because most loans create more than one impact or benefitin the community. The overlays are like the joining of hands - a synergycreated by Cascadia's investors which benefits our community in many ways. HOW YOU CAN INVEST IN CASCADIA - Cascadia's funds come from three sources:1) Investors are individuals and institutions who deposit fundswith Cascadia for a minimum of one year. Since Cascadia began lending inJuly of 1985, these investors have deposited millions of dollars inthe Fund. Interest is paid on these deposits at a rate comparable to thatavailable from money market funds. The average sized deposit is $4000 withsome as large as $100,000.2) Gifts and Grants mostly from individuals, foundations, andcorporations help Cascadia to defray the high cost of technical assistanceand loan origination for these non-traditional borrowers.3) Members are an integral part of Cascadia's success. Theirannual financial contributions, volunteer efforts, lobbying and networkinghave enable Cascadia Revolving Fund to become a nationally recognizedorganization providing much needed services to our region.To help Cascadia Revolving Fund build a local economy that strengthens ourcommunities and protects the environment, call or write them:Cascadia Revolving Fundinfo@cascadiafund.orgReturn to Socially Responsible Investing Page |
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