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Baltimore Community Lending’s mission is to support the revitalization and strengthening of underserved communities throughout the Baltimore metro area through innovative and flexible financial assistance designed to promote community development.
Impact report
Aspiring entrepreneurs are opening their own businesses in droves, and community developers are pushing to make affordable housing available to those who need it most. Discover how we're helping realize these goals to help improve the lives of the people and communities we serve.


From the very beginning, Dierdra Pressley, Ned Field, and Roy Miller at BCL were professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. They took the time to understand my project and my specific financial needs and worked closely with me to develop a financing solution that was tailored to my unique situation. [They] genuinely cared about my success and were so invested in helping me achieve my goals. I felt like they were a true partner in all my projects, and I couldn't be more grateful for their assistance.
Ike Okoye
Mikada Design Group
Baltimore Community Lending Unveils Renovation for Business Development & Resource Center with $1 Million Check Presentation
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Watchen Bruce (President & CEO of BCL), U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, and Jerome Stephens (Community Outreach Director for Senator Cardin) pose with a $1 million…
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Maryland native Donta Henson is no stranger to adapting to unexpected situations and making the most of it. Back in the spring of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic left Henson and…
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Unlock your Business Potential! Dive into a world of opportunities with BCL & Baltimore County Public Library! This webinar will give an overview of the business support offered by Baltimore…
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