Bi-Okoto is a professional African dance company that uses traditional arts to promote cultural awareness. The organization had been leasing a building and renovating it as finances allowed. Having moved three times in 20 years, they wanted the stability of a permanent home. With CDF financing, Bi-Okoto was able to purchase and renovate a building, which enabled them to expand programming and reach a larger audience.
Neighborhood: Pleasant Ridge
Impact:
- 27,000-sf facility allowing for expanded programs
- Renovation of an abandoned building
Amount: $348,731