Stories of Impact

While lending is a primary activity at Capital Impact Partners, it is a means to an end: we use capital as a tool to effect positive change in underestimated communities across the country. As a mission-driven lender, our true impact is felt when we finance projects that create jobs or provide needed services or opportunities for those most in need.


  • Surmounting the “Boulders” on the Path to College

    Equitas Academy – Los Angeles, CA

    When Malka talks about removing boulders, images of a quarry may fill your mind. But in reality, it’s the barriers to college that this tireless Executive Director is attempting to remove from the path of her elementary school students in downtown Los Angeles. See how she inspires her kids.

    Meet the (Future College) Students of Equitas Academy

  • Delivering Food and Friends to Those in Need

    Meals on Wheels – Tarrant County, Texas

    Once an accomplished chef who fed diners across North Central Texas, Kajl now relies on the kindness of volunteers to deliver a hot meal…with a side of friendship.

    Meet Kajl and the Meals on Wheels Volunteers

  • Fulfilling A Life’s Passion to Deliver Quality Health Care

    South of Market Health Center – San Francisco, CA

    As a child, Charles Range had to drive miles for basic medical care. Now, as the CEO of South of Market Health Center, he is helping deliver quality care in one of San Francisco’s poorest neighborhoods.

    Meet Charles and his team
  • The Taubman Center: Sparking Creativity and Growth in Detroit

    A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education – Detroit, MI

    Though vacant for a decade, Rick Rogers saw the promise of A. Alfred Taubman Center as a draw to bring a density of creative people to Detroit.

    Witness Rick’s creative vision

  • Henry Ford Academy Student Designs His Future

    A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education – Detroit, MI

    Read how one of Detroit’s most unique charter schools is helping students like Devon literally “design” their own future

    Meet Devon

  • Big Green Truck Delivers Healthy Bounty

    Produce on the Go – Merced, CA

    Watch Don and Nancy as they use their big green truck to help eliminate a food desert in the midst of California’s agriculturally rich central valley.

    Watch the video