Rochdale Capital

07/31/2026

Rochdale Capital is proud to announce it has been officially certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund. This designation affirms the organization’s commitment to providing financing and technical assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals and communities.

“This certification is transformative and renews our commitment to the communities we serve,” said John Holdsclaw IV, President & CEO of Rochdale Capital. “It reinforces our mission to remove barriers to capital and expand pathways to economic opportunity for individuals and organizations who have long been excluded from financial services.”

Read more in our latest press release: https://hubs.ly/Q04rw3Q40

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of a people.

At Rochdale Capital, we believe that economic liberation creates true equity. We proudly stand with the communities we serve—the entrepreneurs, small business owners, and families building generational wealth through ownership. Their leadership continues to shape a more just and inclusive economy.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom must be realized through collective action. We remain deeply committed to advancing cooperative and community ownership, expanding access to capital, and investing in the power of Black communities nationwide.

On this day, we encourage everyone to join in the celebration by attending local parades, art and music festivals, and communal feasts.

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

In May, we join communities across the country in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This year’s national theme, Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together, reflects a core truth: shared prosperity is possible when communities build, invest, and lead collectively.
AANHPI communities have long embodied this spirit through mutual aid traditions, small‑business entrepreneurship, and intergenerational models of community care. Today, they represent one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing populations in the nation.
As we honor AANHPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the leaders, innovators, and community builders whose contributions strengthen our economy and enrich our collective story. We also reaffirm our commitment to expanding access to capital, supporting diverse entrepreneurs, and advancing an ownership economy where every community can thrive.

03/10/2026

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women leading change—innovators, organizers, entrepreneurs, and community builders who are redefining sustainability and expanding economic opportunity. Rochdale Capital is proud to invest in their vision and amplify their impact.

02/26/2026

As Black History Month concludes, we recognize the 100th anniversary of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, which initiated the first national Black history observance. This year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” encourages us to consider how public celebrations of Black history have influenced identity, culture, and equality over the past century. At Rochdale, we encourage everyone to explore how Black history has contributed to the nation’s status, visibility, resilience, and self-determination.

02/26/2026

The Greater Washington Center for Employee Ownership (GWCEO), powered by Rochdale Capital, awarded $15,000 for two grant projects through the Annual D.C. Co-op Impact Grant. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q044SnNx0

02/24/2026

Rochdale Capital is proud to present the annual Douglass-Snyder award to Casey Fannon, CEO of the National Cooperative Bank (NCB). Awarded annually and named in honor of American abolitionist and statesperson, Frederick Douglass, and former NCB CEO and cooperator, Charles E. "Chuck" Snyder, the Douglass-Snyder Award is given to individuals or organizations who support the sustainable development of communities through the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q044qTVd0

01/28/2026

Rochdale Capital is proud to announce the closing of a $150,000 line of credit to Changing Perceptions, a nonprofit organization providing second chances and comprehensive support to justice-impacted individuals returning to the Washington metropolitan area.

The line of credit will allow Changing Perceptions to stabilize and sustain core operations across several essential programs, including its Job Readiness and Workforce Development Program, Peer Mentorship and Navigation Services, Emergency Financial Assistance (Flex Fund), and Clinical Social Work and Case Management.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q040JLMG0

01/19/2026

Today we celebrate the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This year’s theme, “The Demand for Freedom,” serves as a powerful call to action.
For us, this demand means breaking down barriers to equality and ensuring every community has the tools to thrive.
As Dr. King’s legacy reminds us, progress requires more than just hope—it requires unity and the courage to act. Join us as we honor the past and invest in a more just and equitable future.