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Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: The organization seeks to foster economic and financial independence for native people by assisting in the development of personal assets through financial and entrepreneurial education as well as providing access to capital through creative lending products.
Programs: During 2017, the organization made 25 loans totaling $696,474. The funds were disbursed through 12 small business loans, 2 commercial loans and 11 consumer loans.
indianprenuership was fostered through both group and one-on-one meetings located in omak, spokane, and coulee dam. These small business counseling sessions led to functional business plans, as well as marketing plans.
the organization conducted several outreach and community engagement workshops that focused on financial subjects including budgeting, homeownership, financial software, and business planning.
the organization conducted an artshow featuring local native artists.