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2021 ANNUAL REPORTSnapshot of Community ImpactLearn More
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INVESTING IN THE OYATEWe are a nonprofit community loan fund leading an economic resurgence of the Oglala Lakota Oyate on the Pine Ridge Reservation and beyond.Learn More
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Our Mission
Investing in the Oglala Lakota Oyate
Lakota Funds' mission is to promote economic sustainability on the Pine Ridge Reservation and geographic service area, through business loans, technical assistance, and wealth building education for families and businesses.
2021 COMMUNITY IMPACT
$4883243
Loans Deployed
149
Jobs Created
64
Businesses Started or Expanded
3
% INCREASE IN CREDIT SCORE FOR BORROWERS
24
% INCREASE IN INCOME FOR BORROWERS
TRANSFORMING LIVES EVERYDAY

I want my people to know this is possible. We have the power to make our community a better place.

My mom and dad have always encouraged us to do our best. I knew I needed to save for a home for my family, but I didn’t know how I would do it while working and going to school.

It’s an investment for our family and the community, but the community also does a good job of supporting us as well.

When I think of my own home. The first thing I think of is freedom.

You don’t have to follow a certain path. You can chase those dreams. They are never too big.
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