SC Community Loan Fund

It's happening. Registration is officially open for the SCCLF Entrepreneur Conference.

Join us November 12 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the SC Aeronautical Training Center in North Charleston for a free, full day built for entrepreneurs and small business owners across South Carolina. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments included. Vendor tables. Direct access to lenders and bankers. Real connections that can change the trajectory of your business.

Seats are limited, so don't sleep on this one. Register now.

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Meet Shaunte Evans!

CEO of Spartanburg Housing, she's spent over 25 years fighting for quality housing, helping families across Spartanburg build toward economic mobility. She brings that same drive to her role on SCCLF's board.

Please join us in congratulating Helen Le on her new role as Project Coordinator at the SC Community Loan Fund! 💛

Helen began her journey with SCCLF as a Community Development Intern, supporting data management, reporting, research, and community development initiatives. Now, as Project Coordinator, she continues to support projects across the organization while helping strengthen internal processes and workflows.

A graduate of Kalamazoo College with a degree in Quantitative Economics and Computer Science, Helen brings a data-driven, collaborative approach to advancing SCCLF’s mission.

We’re excited to see Helen continue to grow with SCCLF! 💛

Ready to apply for an SCCLF loan but not sure where to start?

Join us for Lunch and Learn: The Loan Lowdown with Nico Brown, a FREE virtual workshop to help you navigate the loan application process with confidence.

September 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Virtual | FREE, RSVP required

We'll cover documentation, eligibility, application tips, common mistakes, and a live Q&A with our Lending Team.

RSVP now at https://tr.ee/wAi2Mnngua

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Meet Shauna R. Cooper!

Executive Director of the Benedict College Women's Business Center, the only statewide Women's Business Center at an HBCU, she's dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs across South Carolina, especially women and veterans, work that shapes her voice on SCCLF's board.

Please join us in welcoming SaMonia Mason to the SC Community Loan Fund as our new Community Development Loan Officer! 💛

SaMonia brings experience in banking, lending, and customer service, along with a passion for helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals. With a relationship-centered approach, she is committed to making the lending process approachable, transparent, and tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Known for her exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and ability to build meaningful relationships, SaMonia believes lending is about more than numbers it’s about understanding people, building trust, and creating opportunities that strengthen communities.

At SCCLF, SaMonia helps clients navigate lending opportunities and identify financial solutions that support their goals and long-term success. Her mission is simple: build relationships, create opportunities, and strengthen communities one client at a time.

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

Today is National Nonprofit Day!🤝

We're celebrating our own team here at SCCLF, and every nonprofit partner across South Carolina doing great work in the communities they serve. From organizations meeting needs in their own backyards to the borrowers and businesses building something new with their support, this work adds up to something bigger for our state.

Thank you to everyone in the nonprofit sector showing up for South Carolina, today and every day. We're proud to stand alongside you.

Announcing our 2026 Spring LEAP Cohort winners 🎉

The South Carolina Community Loan Fund is proud to celebrate two outstanding entrepreneurs from this year’s Spring LEAP Cohort! Our team hit the road this week to deliver the news in person.

🥇 First place: Dr. Quinn Winters, PT of Mobility Matters in Greenville, SC, awarded $20,000

🥈 Second place: Julia Christie & Julianne Peay of Learn 2 Lead Academy in Columbia, SC, awarded $5,000

From physical therapy to early childhood education, these business owners are creating lasting impact in their local communities. We are honored to support their growth and look forward to seeing their continued success.

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to every participant in this cohort for your dedication and hard work.

Meet Benjamin Brams!

A Senior Associate Attorney at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, he brings sharp legal expertise in real estate and corporate law to help guide SCCLF's strategy and growth.

Our 2025 Annual Report tells the story of the year, capital reaching across the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate, continued investment in housing finance, and partnership with the communities we serve.

Read the full story: https://tr.ee/fkRVNDnRfE