RVCDF Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office

Thank you for joining us at the Grand Opening of RVCDF’s new office on August 21, 2025! We are grateful to have shared this milestone with so many community members, partners, and supporters.

Since our founding in 2000, RVCDF has been committed to serving Rainier Valley and beyond by providing responsible lending to small businesses and residents who have traditionally been left out of the financial system. What began as mitigation work during the arrival of light rail has grown into over $100 million loaned to support entrepreneurs, create jobs, and strengthen neighborhoods.

Our new office marks a new beginning for the next chapter of community development in our region. With your partnership, we will continue to expand opportunities for those who need them most.

We were honored to be joined by so many of you who reminded us what this work is all about: building a thriving, inclusive local economy.

We extend our gratitude to the leaders, partners, and businesses who made this celebration possible:

• Dow Constantine, Sound Transit CEO

• Daphne Cross, Sound Transit Chief Economic Development and Civil Rights Officer

• Mayor Bruce Harrell and the City of Seattle team

• Michaya Pollard, Proprietor, MLK Commissary, LLC

• Theo Martin, Owner, Island Soul Restaurant

• David Okimoto, Original RVCDF Founding Board Member

• Erika Evans, Candidate for Seattle City Attorney

• Katie Wilson, Candidate for Mayor, City of Seattle

• Christine Mackay, Executive Director, West Seattle Junction Association

• Sonia-Lynn Abenojar & Sergio Max Legon-Talamoni, founders of LA Union Studio

• Kateesha Atterberry, Washington State Black Legacy Institute

Caterers & Partners

• Boon Boona Coffee

• Le’s Bakery

• Seattle Sorbet

• Str8 Up Smokin’

• Outside Thinc

Thank you again for celebrating with us and for being part of our journey. We look forward to welcoming you into our new space again soon!

Photos by Outside Thinc