Forward Community Investments

New 2025 impact report highlights FCI’s momentum: expanding access to capital, supporting local leaders, and strengthening communities across Wisconsin.

The report celebrates a year of meaningful progress, including community lending milestones, borrower success stories, strategic partnerships, and investments in projects that expand access to essential services, affordable housing, small business growth, and neighborhood revitalization.

Our Impact | Forward Community Investments | Wisconsin CDFI Forward Community Investments releases 2025 Impact Report, highlighting community lending, partnerships, & lasting impact across Wisconsin.

We’re excited to welcome DeMariye Carpenter to the FCI team as our new Credit Analyst. Join us in celebrating his addition to the organization and the experience he brings to our mission-driven lending work.

FCI Welcomes DeMariye Carpenter as Credit Analyst | Forward Community Investments We are excited to welcome DeMariye Carpenter to FCI as our new Credit Analyst.

Forward Community Investments and FHLBank Chicago are investing in the next generation of affordable housing leaders through a $214,500 grant supporting UW-Madison’s new Housing Scholar Program.

Affordable Housing Initiative though the UW Housing Scholar Program | Forward Community Investments Forward Community Investments (FCI) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago are expanding their commitment to developing the next generation of affordable

Forward Community Investments was proud to attend the soft opening of Baked Lab’s new East Side storefront, celebrating the growth of this Madison dessert studio and the power of community-driven investment to help local entrepreneurs thrive. Baked Lab will be open for business starting Saturday, 2/21, from 11am-3pm.

Forward Community Investments Celebrates Baked Lab’s East Side Expansion | Forward Community Investments Forward Community Investments (FCI) joined the celebration of the soft opening of Baked Lab’s new retail storefront at 2044 Atwood Avenue on Madison’s East

Join FCI as our next Office Operations Manager and help support executive leadership and drive operational excellence. Accepting applications through Friday 2/20.

Office Operations Manager | Forward Community Investments FCI seeks a well-organized, high-energy operations team member to help our team run more smoothly and efficiently. The Office Operations Manager is