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August 11, 2026 | Fort Wayne, Ind. – First Federal Savings Bank has awarded a $5,000 donation to the Brightpoint Development Fund to support activities benefiting low- and moderate-income individuals and communities in Elkhart County.
This contribution will help advance Brightpoint Development Fund’s efforts to expand access to responsible credit, financial education, and economic opportunity throughout northeast Indiana. Funding may support a variety of initiatives, including affordable lending, financial education, small business lending, transportation lending, and other programs designed to strengthen financial stability and promote economic growth.
“We are grateful for First Federal Savings Bank’s partnership and investment in expanding economic opportunities in Elkhart County,” says Matt Crouch, Vice President of Community Economic Development for Brightpoint. “Their support helps Brightpoint Development Fund continue connecting individuals, families, and small businesses with the financial tools and resources they need to build stability.”
Through partnerships with community organizations like Brightpoint Development Fund, First Federal Savings Bank invests in initiatives that help individuals and families build stronger financial futures while supporting the vitality of local communities.
“First Federal Savings Bank is proud to partner with Brightpoint Development Fund and support the important work they are doing to expand economic opportunity in Elkhart County. We are inspired by their commitment to helping individuals, families, and small businesses build stronger financial futures, and we are honored to support an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves,” shares Kim Benzing, Compliance & CRA Officer at First Federal Savings Bank.
Brightpoint Development Fund is dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals and families to achieve greater economic stability through access to responsible financial products, education, and resources. Investments from community partners help support programs that expand economic opportunities and increase access to services in underserved communities.
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Founded in 2011, Brightpoint Development Fund, a subsidiary of Brightpoint, is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable business loans, financial education, and housing development services. It is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) micro lender and a U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI.) To learn more, visit mybrightpoint.org/bdf.
Brightpoint is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving more than 55,000 people across northeast Indiana. Through a wide range of programs, Brightpoint helps communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty. All Brightpoint services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.