South Dakota Stories and Data

South Dakota Stories

Chasing Dandelions brings Play Therapy to Aberdeen
A New Lease on Life
Makoche Clothing Company
CDCU Impact Profile: Lakota Federal Credit Union

South Dakota Fact Sheet

CDFIs assist businesses and individuals that often cannot access bank capital. Especially in rural SD access to capital is difficult and the # of small banks have been reduced.

-Lori Finnesand, GROW SD, 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

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

Map of South Dakota CDFI Branches and Stories