These awards were made possible through the collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB) and its Member Impact Fund matching grant program.

Life-Work Planning Center has been empowering Minnesota’s Displaced Homemakers and Women in Transition for over 40 years, helping women and their families achieve greater self-sufficiency through personal growth and development. The center’s work spans eight counties and addresses the barriers women face in the workforce.

Meanwhile, NUMAS Haus provides safe shelter and comprehensive support services to homeless women and children in Brown County. With a structured 90-day program and extended case management, NUMAS Haus helps families build stability and independence through access to education, employment, housing, and mental health resources.

“The Member Impact Fund continues to be a powerful resource in supporting our members as they expand access to affordable housing and drive community development,” says Kris Williams, president and CEO of FHLB Des Moines. “It’s inspiring to see the partnerships centered around improving local communities in such a variety of ways.”

Recipient organizations were selected based on the needs for grant funding to support capacity-building or working capital necessary to strengthen their ability to serve affordable housing or community development needs including job training, affordable housing, financial literacy, food banks and youth programs.

Since its founding in 2023, the Member Impact Fund has supported affordable housing and community development with nearly $70 million in grants awarded by FHLB Des Moines. Member institutions apply and receive Member Impact Fund matching grants to be distributed to eligible organizations alongside their own grant contribution.