Rainier Valley Community Development Fund

Master your Capital Access Process! Join the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund and the African Chamber of Commerce for "From Application to Approval" on July 9th, 2026.

This workshop is for small businesses looking to access capital to strengthen and grow. We provide a practical roadmap to getting your business fundable, lender-ready, and positioned for long-term financial growth.

Learn directly about the commercial lending process, what lenders look for, and how to improve your chances for approval. Topics include:
✅Commercial capital options for each stage of business.
✅ What lenders need from businesses to assess risk and make a decision.
✅ How to prepare your business and documents before you apply.
✅ The approval process and what to expect, including a case study and discussion.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991512564691

🗓 Wednesday, July 9th, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, 2802 S McClellan St, Seattle, WA 98144

Light refreshments provided. Secure your spot and get your business prepared to grow!

On Thursday, June 25th, the Seattle Storm are taking on the New York Liberty at Climate Pledge Arena for another incredible matchup in their community night series. The Storm are partnering with organizations across the region, and RVCDF is proud to be part of it!

A share of every single ticket purchased through our unique community link directly works as a fundraiser for RVCDF. Let’s pack the arena, enjoy an incredible game, and drive real resources back into our community. See you at the game! 🏀⚡

📅 Thursday, June 25th | 7:00 PM
📍 Climate Pledge Arena
🎟️ Get your tickets and support our fundraiser here: stormgrouptix.com/RVCDF
More dates will be available soon!

90% of construction projects go over budget because builders can't visualize 2D blueprints, leading to $150K–$500K in devastating overruns. Dominique Rémy is changing the game with Walk Your Plans Seattle, a revolutionary technology that lets you walk floorplans at a 1:1 life-size scale using AR/VR before breaking ground. 📉

RVCDF is incredibly proud to provide additional support to Walk Your Plans Seattle, the runner-up in Denkyem’s Croc Tank pitch competition! Dom is a PSBJ 40 Under 40 leader who has built 150+ units and runs a nonprofit supporting underrepresented PNW developers. He is exactly the kind of visionary leader we are built to champion. 🤝

Congratulations, Dom! We are thrilled to partner with you to democratize development and protect the bottom line for local builders. Follow our page for updates and visit wypseattle.com to see the tech in action! 🚀

On Friday, May 29th, we had the privilege of joining neighbors and leaders to witness the historic soil-turning ceremony for the future Tubman Health Center. Opening in 2027, this $42M, 26,000 sq ft facility will bring culturally responsive, holistic healthcare to 12,000 patients annually right in the heart of South Seattle.

As advocates for affordable and patient-first healthcare, it was incredibly inspiring to celebrate a space entirely designed by and for the people it will serve. Congratulations to the Tubman Health team on this monumental milestone! 🏛️

➡️ Learn more about their vision and support the campaign at campaignforhealthandfreedom.org.

Make your business energy efficient and save money through Greenbank!
RVCDF is partnering with Greenbank to buy down the interest on loans that are good for the environment. Many loans support energy efficiency, including loans for:
✅Build outs
✅Windows
✅HVAC systems
These improvements are not only good for the environment. They lower your energy bills, improve your bottom line, and make your potential loan with RVCDF less expensive. Contact Bob Luciano ([email protected]), RVCDF Director of Community Planning & Development, to learn more.

Get ready to step into the woods—the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association - DNDA's Arts in Nature Festival is coming soon! 🌿🎶

We are so excited to support this year’s festival at Camp Long! It’s an immersive, all-ages experience that turns forest trails and rustic cabins into a stage for local creativity.

Why we’re proud to sponsor this one:
🎨 Interactive Art: Explore installations throughout the woods.
💃 Live Performances: Music, dance, and storytelling across four natural stages.
🧸 Family Play: Dedicated art zones for the kids.
🤝 Community Connection: Meet the people and organizations shaping the future of our city.

The best part? It’s completely free for everyone. Mark your calendars for June 27th 10AM-8PM and come see how art and nature move together.

Who are you bringing to the forest this year? Tag your festival crew below! 👇

It’s official: The path to the Graham St and West Seattle stations just got a major boost. 🚆 Mayor Katie Wilson has committed $30M to bridge the gap and keep our transit future moving forward.

This is more than just infrastructure, it’s about delivering on the promises made to our community. Progress is happening!

This year’s Sharks Pitch Competition, hosted by Urban Impact Seattle, proved that our community is building the future of business. A huge shoutout to our Board Member, Marlon Turner of Blessed & Thankful 365, for bringing his signature leadership to the stage!

Massive congratulations to the winner, Rashad Hart of Black Healthcare Advocate—your work is setting a new standard for impact. And thank you to Urban Impact for creating the platform where these stories come to life. 🏆 When we invest in one another, we all win.

What’s one business you’re rooting for this year? Let us know below! 👇

Lower your loan payments with the Capital Access Program (CAP)!
Many RVCDF loans are eligible for the CAP program, a program administered by Grow America. CAP reduces your loan payments by buying down the interest on your loan, making it less expensive. Is your business:
Over 12 months old?
Have revenues under $2m?
Less than 50 employees?
Contact Bob Luciano, RVCDF Director of Community Planning & Development and ask if you’re eligible for the CAP program! Visit https://www.seattle.gov/economic-development/grants-and-funding/capital-access-program to learn more.

We were proud to join Brighton Communities for their "Celebration of Community Impact." It was an incredible afternoon honoring the visionaries and partners who are deeply committed to investing in the heart of our neighborhood.

Events like this are a powerful reminder that our collective work is what drives lasting change. Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate the progress we’ve made together. Here’s to the continued growth of our community! 📈✨

📸 Photos by: Tony Brooks