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Testimonials

CDFIs are needed throughout the country to help people make their dreams come true by becoming a homeowner.

-Colleen Steele, Mazaska Owecaso Otipi Financial Inc., Pine, SD

CDFI funds play a crucial role in supporting small businesses and individuals aspiring to become homeowners throughout South Dakota. These funds provide much-needed financial resources to communities, offering opportunities for growth and stability where traditional financial institutions may not reach. By supporting small businesses, CDFI funds foster economic development and job creation, helping to strengthen local economies. Additionally, they enable homebuyers to achieve their dreams of homeownership, promoting long-term community stability and wealth-building. Without the critical assistance from CDFI funds, many entrepreneurs and potential homeowners in South Dakota would face significant barriers to success.

-Marcia Erickson, GROW South Dakota, Sisseton, SD

True core CDFIs are the leaders and support mechanisms in rural communities. They are the local trusted partners that positively impact individuals, companies and communities to build equity and hope into areas that are difficult to develop.

-Lori Moen, GROW SD, Sisseton, SD