The CanGrow Technical Assistance Program provides education, business planning support, and industry-specific training to help entrepreneurs explore opportunities within Minnesota’s regulated cannabis industry.
Discover how the Native American Homeownership Initiative helps eligible homebuyers access funding and resources for purchasing, building, or improving a home.
Learn how the Credit Builder Loan Program helps participants establish or strengthen their credit history through affordable lending, positive credit reporting, and financial education.
The HomeChoice Program helps individuals and families prepare for homeownership through education, financial coaching, and access to resources designed to make buying or building a home more achievable.
Leech Lake Financial Services has launched a new News & Resources page designed to connect community members with financial education, program updates, homeownership opportunities, small business support, and practical tools for building a stronger future.
Leech Lake Financial Services (LLFS) was awarded $150,000 through the Native American CDFI Assistance Program for Technical Assistance (TA), supporting the organization’s continued growth and ability to expand financial services within the community. The funding helps strengthen LLFS’s capacity to provide affordable lending, financial education, and economic opportunities that support long-term community development.
Delina White, owner of IamAnishinaabe, has continued to grow her Indigenous fashion and art business through creativity, culture, and perseverance. Known for her unique designs rooted in Ojibwe traditions and artistry, Delina has expanded her business, showcased her work in multiple fashion shows, and earned recognition as one of the Star Tribune’s 2019 Artists of the Year.
Leech Lake Financial Services (LLFS) received a $40,000 grant award from the Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) to support its Credit Builder Loan Program and operations. The funding helps LLFS continue providing safe, affordable loans designed to strengthen credit scores and expand financial opportunity within the Leech Lake community.
Leech Lake Financial Services (LLFS) received two grant awards from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support general operations, COVID-19 response efforts, and the organization’s Individual Development Account (IDA) savings program. The funding helped LLFS continue providing financial education, savings opportunities, and essential loan services to the community during a critical time.
After working with Leech Lake Financial Services (LLFS) through one-on-one credit counseling and financial education, Diane Fineday significantly improved her credit score and achieved her dream of becoming a homeowner. Her journey highlights how financial coaching, perseverance, and practical money management skills can create new opportunities and long-term financial stability.