National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders

Just announced! 42 of NALCAB’s member organizations were awarded over $30 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Fund to empower Latino communities across rural and urban areas! This milestone reflects the success of NALCAB’s CDFI Certification Program (CCP) and the unwavering support from partners like Citi Foundation, whose contribution has been instrumental in building nonprofit capacity and breaking barriers to equitable access to capital. A big thank you to Citi Foundation for all their support. #juntossomosmas

A new blog co-authored by NALCAB President & CEO Marla Bilonick and RWJF's Impact Investment Officer Zoila Jennings explores how impact investing can drive economic growth in Latino communities. By strengthening neighborhood assets—like financing and credit services—and supporting Latino-led organizations, we play a vital role in helping communities thrive. Of the 1,400+ CDFIs in the US, fewer than 200 are Latino-led or focused on serving Latino communities—a gap that needs our attention. Discover how impact investments can break down economic barriers, paving the way for small business ownership, affordable housing, and financial stability: https://bit.ly/3UZPgnC

NALCAB President & CEO Marla Bilonick, along with LatinoProsperity, met with Governor Adriana Kugler of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, to explore ways to strengthen the Federal Reserve's connection to Latino communities. The meeting covered topics like closing the Latino wealth gap, amplifying local leaders' voices, and promoting economic mobility for Latino families. NALCAB is committed to ensuring policies empower the communities we serve. Thank you, Governor Kugler, for your leadership and dedication to equity! #juntossomosmas

What an incredible celebration of 30 years of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today at the U.S. Department of the Treasury . The impact that CDFIs have had on community economic growth cannot be understated…and we’re just getting started! Beaming with pride to see some of my former clients and newer Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) clients featured on an excellent panel pictured here. Shout out to NALCAB Board Member, Emi Reyes on her tireless commitment being featured prominently at the event. Proud to represent National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, National Alliance of Latino CDFI Executives - NALCE and our Latino-led & serving CDFIs here. LOS HERMANOS INC way to gooooo, hermanos! Que gusto verles hoy! 🤩

NALCAB Member Spotlight: The Latino Support Network Inc. advocates for Latino communities to have affordable housing in Lynn and provides pathways to increase home ownership. Their mission is to provide resources and services and serve as a connector to support the integration process of Latino and other immigrant communities in the United States. Learn more about their work: https://bit.ly/3AeaK9i

We are THANKFUL 🧡 Our NALCAB team came together—in San Antonio, DC, and virtually—for a Thanksgiving potluck to celebrate community and connection. We're grateful for our team's dedication to the work we do and the amazing people we have the privilege to serve every day! #juntossomosmas

Latino entrepreneurs are driving innovation in business, with women, immigrants, and tech-centric firms leading the way. On National Entrepreneurship Day, we’re sharing a recent report from Stanford University Graduate School of Business that highlights how gender, immigration status, and technology shape their challenges and successes. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g8z3ywSi #nationalentrepreneurshipday

Reminder: Don’t miss our webinar TOMORROW with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)! Discover how the DOE/NREL Community Power Accelerator platform connects local developers with investors, philanthropies, and lenders while providing training and technical assistance to strengthen your solar projects. Plus, hear real success stories and learn how the platform leverages the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to attract funding for impactful projects. Register here: https://bit.ly/4hFIMnv

Last week, NALCAB's FinCap team visited two members in North Carolina: Embrace All Latino Voices, who is receiving technical assistance from NALCAB, and Common Wealth Charlotte, a Wells Fargo recipient working to address financial inequities in their community. We wrapped up the trip with our final Cafecito of the year where members gathered to network, connect, and share insights about their communities. A huge thank you to Embrace All Latino Voices, The Institute's Women’s Business Center of Charlotte (WBCC), Carolina Small Business Development Fund, Common Wealth Charlotte, Latino Community Credit Union, and Prospera USA for joining us! Special shoutout to Prospera USA for hosting us! Together, we’re building stronger communities and expanding economic opportunity.

On November 8th, we proudly celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Pete Garcia Fellowship Cohort! It’s been an incredible journey of growth, learning, introspection, and collaboration, and we couldn’t be more excited to see these talented leaders succeed in their communities! We are so proud of y’all! Congratulations class of 2024! 🥳🎉 Annnd 🥁applications are now open for our 2025 PG Fellowship Program! If you are looking to take a unique leadership program and join like-minded individuals from across the nation, this is your chance! If you want more information, please reach out - you can find all the details here: https://lnkd.in/gwDc-2Aq National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders