First National Bank Grant Supports MLCDC Micro-Lending Program

The Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (MLCDC) (www.midlandslatinocdc.org) has received a $15,000 grant from First National Bank to support the Micro-Enterprise Development Program. With this grant, MLCDC will serve 155 individuals with work startup and business expansion projects. MLCDC will also offer 48 workshops to clients in the greater Omaha area and Lincoln and provide 60 new full-time jobs in the upcoming fiscal year.

MLCDC’s educational and coaching services include childcare development; educational and coaching services; and micro-business, micro-lending, financial education, and computer training. The Micro-Business program offers individualized training and technical assistance to small business owners.

The Childcare Development Program teaches women to operate a successful child care business. Loans are offered through the Business Loan Fund, serving businesses that need capital ranging from $1,000 to $50,000. MLCDC is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

MLCDC would like to thank First National Bank for its support. MLCDC provides low-income individuals with opportunities to generate economic growth by providing financial products, developmental services, and community development. “Their work is possible because of the backing received from organizations like First National Bank,” said Marta Sonia Londoño Mejía MLCDC director.

The Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation (www.midlandslatinocdc.org) provides Latinos and low-income communities with opportunities to generate economic growth by providing financing products, development services, and community development that advances their ability to develop a sustainable future in the Midlands. For more information, contact Kaitlin Mason at (402) 708-3039 / info@midlandslatinocdc.org.