West Side Grows is a coalition of residents, businesses, churches, and community organizations on a mission to make Wilmington neighborhoods the best that they can be. They work to revitalize Wilmington parks, strengthen business districts, grow local jobs, create more opportunities for youth, promote quality housing for all and build a sense of community in the West Side neighborhood.

NCALL, Cinnaire and True Access Capital are members of Equitable Wilmington, a collaborative of CDFIs completing equitable development in Wilmington’s neighborhoods through the Chase PRO Neighborhood grant. Come to learn more about their work and how to access their services and programs.

Cinnaire, in partnership with the University of Delaware, has announced the launch of Jumpstart Wilmington, a program designed to help Wilmington residents become developers of their own neighborhoods through quality, community-focused real estate development training and financing options.

True Access Capital is offering loans up to $20,000 for underserved small businesses. The Fund will focus on businesses that were unable to take advantage of the Federal and State relief programs. Small businesses that were forced to close or experienced reduced revenue as a result of COVID-19 are eligible to apply.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced a $4 million, three-year investment in Equitable Wilmington, a collaborative aimed at promoting inclusive growth in Wilmington’s West, East and Northeast neighborhoods, so more residents can share in the rewards of a growing economy.