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National Public Radio (NPR) show Morning Edition covers IDA programs.
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IDACL has been recognized by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Institute for our work in providing "innovative solutions to homeownership."

IDACL was 2nd out of 88 submissions in the Best Collaboration to Promote Homeownership category.

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Helping people build brighter tomorrows

IDACL
Individual Development Account Collaborative of Louisiana

Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are dedicated savings accounts that allow low-income workers to save earnings and acquire assets as a way out of poverty. Asset goals include homeownership, micro-enterprise ownership, and post-secondary education, all proven to help move low-income workers out of poverty. It is the only program of its kind whose success is dependent on the sacrifice and saving of participants, thereby ensuring their long-term success as productive citizens.

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Program Successes

This section showcases a selection of IDA graduates and celebrates their success in buying a home, starting or expanding a small business, or financing their education.

Felicia Bazile

300 home ownership grads

diploma

151 education grads

Martin Payton Sr., Polo Sport, LLC

157 small business grads

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Program Highlights

  • 1029 participants have completed financial education
  • 895 have completed asset training
  • 608 have graduated and purchased assets

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View IDACL Videos

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View a 10 minute documentary video about IDACL and its graduates and "Roadblocks", a series of 1 minute video testimonials from IDACL participants.

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Press

See a selection of newspaper and magazine articles from across the state featuring the development and success of the IDA Collaborative of Louisiana.

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Online System

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Take a virtual tour of the online system that, among a host of other features, allows our provider partners across the state to submit applications, report on clients, and invoice IDACL for services rendered.

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