Solidarity Microfinance - Iowa Community Capital

Low-income individuals face many barriers to starting or growing their own businesses. Many lack the support and access to services to help their businesses succeed. Factors including imperfect credit histories, language barriers, immigration status and educational background keep low-income individuals out of traditional financial institutions and business support systems.

We envision a city with less poverty. Nearly 40,000 people in Des Moines live below the national poverty level. In addition to helping individuals increase their income through entrepreneurship, we aim to reduce poverty in our city at large. Small businesses add money back into our local economy, and employ people in our communities.

Together we are creating big change, one loan at a time. 

Solidarity Microfinance provides a supportive and collaborative environment empowering low-income individuals to grow their small businesses and take the first steps towards creating a financially stable future for their families. We provide the tools to help people become small business owners through loans, training, and savings services. Our program and services are based on a high level of trust, respect, and integrity. Solidarity Microfinance is a program of Iowa Community Capital, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.