SC Community Loan Fund

Meet Ginny Stroud!

Senior CRA Specialist at United Bank, she spent 30 years leading community development for the City of Greenville, work so impactful a local home was named in her honor. As Vice Chair, she brings that same dedication to SCCLF's board.

Happy World Emoji Day! 🌍😃

Here's how SCCLF shows up across South Carolina, told in tiny icons. Fair warning, we may have spent way too long picking the perfect emoji pairs. Swipe through and comment to tell us your favorite combo.

Got a project in mind? Visit our website to learn more, link in bio.

Stop waiting for the "right time" to start. It's here. ⏰

Applications are open for the 2026 second cohort of LEAP, our free 10 week virtual accelerator for South Carolina entrepreneurs. You'll get hands on mentorship, a supportive community of fellow business owners, and the chance to receive up to $20,000 in seed capital to help grow your business.

Applications close August 3rd. Classes begin August 25th.

Apply now via the link in our bio or at scclf.org.

Behind every loan we close is a board that shows up for South Carolina 💛

This week we're highlighting Martin Livingston, a leader who help guide SCCLF's mission across small business lending, housing, and community investment.

Wishing you a Fourth of July filled with good company, good food, and a little fireworks magic.

From our SCCLF family to yours, happy Independence Day! 🎆🇺🇸

Every small business has a dream. Behind every dream is someone willing to invest in it.

At SCCLF, we're proud to help entrepreneurs like PJ's Dream Center access the capital and resources they need to create lasting impact in their communities. 💚

Our team was so excited to attend the grand opening and ribbon-cutting at 573 Meeting Street this past Friday alongside the incredible team at One80 Place! 🎉🏠

This six-story community includes 70 permanent affordable housing apartments, a brand-new Women and Family Shelter, and on-site supportive services including case management, healthcare, and employment support.

We are proud to have helped manage the Charleston County funds that were used to build affordable housing like this, and we are incredibly happy to have had the opportunity to partner on a project that serves our most vulnerable community. What One80 Place has built here is truly something special! 🙌✨

Please join us in welcoming Donna Coaxum to the SC Community Loan Fund as our new Director of Operations!💛

Donna brings deep expertise in operations leadership, strategic ex*****on, and building high-performing teams. She has led initiatives supporting approximately $3.5 million in monthly revenue, driving process improvements, operational readiness, and scalable growth across organizations. During her time at Expeditors International, she gained global experience and led a team in San Juan, Puerto Rico to a first-time milestone of $1 million in monthly revenue, earning recognition as a Top 1% performer among more than 19,000 employees worldwide.

She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Newberry College, along with multiple certifications in leadership, project management, and business development, and is a Level 1 Certified Trainer. At SCCLF, she oversees operations and supports our mission to expand economic opportunity across the state.

We're excited to have her on the team. Connect with her at [email protected]!

When organizations invest in communities, everyone wins. 💚

Thank you, First Citizens Bank, for supporting SCCLF's mission to connect underserved entrepreneurs with the capital and resources they need to succeed. Together, we're strengthening South Carolina—one opportunity at a time.

Interested in making an impact? Partner with SCCLF! Contact our Grants Manager, Tamera, at [email protected] to learn more.