ANNUAL REPORT
Dear friends & supporters,
While COVID-19 has changed the way we operate, our mission remains unshaken: We mobilize people and resources to create thriving communities.
I think it’s safe to say that 2020 has been a steep and rocky climb, but through the challenges, we have stayed on our path. The impact of COVID-19 and social uprisings on our neighborhoods have demanded that we creatively reinvent how we assist people to re-enter the workforce, train for jobs, find housing, and build community. We have moved job fairs outside and limited the number of participants. We have implemented strict protocols in our shared housing facilities to limit transmission of the virus. Community meetings and conversations have moved online and we have found innovative means to connect with neighbors to ensure the voices of our community members are still being heard. Rest assured; we are still listening.
Despite these challenging conditions, Impact has not slowed in the momentum of our growth and development. We are advancing our anchor projects such as the renovation of our 140,000 squarefoot Downs Carpet Mill at the corner of A and Indiana. Additionally, the Impact Loan Fund partnered with 16 other CDFI organizations in the state to help distribute PA CARES grants to small businesses across the city, and we have created new loan products for local landlords struggling during this time.
Much like the neighborhoods we serve, we are resilient. While COVID-19 has changed the way we operate, our mission remains unshaken: We mobilize people and resources to create thriving communities. We serve as a convener for other organizations in the neighborhoods, offering a vast network of services and system of community support. As we reflect on this last year, it has become even more apparent how important our partnerships are to the work we do. As ever, we believe that your neighborhood shouldn’t limit your health, happiness, or economic outcomes. We will continue fighting for a future that ensures equal opportunities for people to thrive.
Sincerely, Casey O’Donnell, PsyD
