Community First Fund
Richard Jackson is a Loan Operations Manager at Community First Fund. Previously, Richard held roles at PNC as a Data and Documents Associate, Internal Support Specialist, Lead Teller, and Branch Sales and Services Representative. Prior to that, Richard worked at Turkey Hill Dairy as a Filler Operator, BAPP Safety Coach/Committee Member, Case Handler, and Area Coordinator/Guest Services Associate. Richard also served as the Mascot for Lancaster Barnstormers and worked as an Intern at the Redevelopment Authority of County of Lancaster. Richard holds Bachelor's Degrees in Government and Political Affairs and History from Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
Community First Fund
Community First Fund is the premier economic development organization serving the low income communities of central and eastern Pennsylvania, and provides loan capital to real estate developers and businesses in the region. Since 1992, Community First Fund has made more than 1,700 loans and investments totaling more than $208 million to businesses, affordable housing and community based developers and projects throughout central and eastern Pennsylvania. Our Mission Community First Fund’s mission is to create financial equity through wealth building opportunities for individuals, families, and business owners, especially Persons of Color, women, and immigrants. We align capital, knowledge, and advocacy to advance access to financial services, business ownership, housing, and community development. Our Vision Community First Fund envisions inclusive, equitable, and vibrant communities where individuals prosper, triumph over poverty, and live free from discrimination.