Latino Economic Development Center
Our mission is to serve as a catalyst that drives the economic and social advancement of low-to-moderate income Latinos and other underserved communities by equipping them with the skills and tools to achieve financial independence, acquire personal and business assets, create generational wealth and become leaders in their communities.
More About Us
The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) equips Latinos and other underserved communities with the skills and financial tools to create a better future for their families and communities. Participants in our programs learn how to build their long-term financial security by buying and staying in their homes, controlling decisions affecting their apartment buildings, and starting or expanding their small businesses. The entire DC-MD-VA region and Puerto Rico are stronger when all families have the power to achieve financial independence and join with their neighbors to improve their communities.We hope you can support us during Do More 24 as we want to raise money to keep supporting our mission for everyone to have a fair chance to become leaders in their communities and realize their financial goals.
Testimonials
"We are truly grateful for LEDC's attention to our small business and the funds that they provided for us to be able to continue to operate. Our neon sign continues to light up the neighborhood and give other small businesses hope that there are organizations such as LEDC that are looking out for us." -Shiva Gilanshah, owner of Picture Frame Factory"[LEDC] caused the most positive impact in my life. I have gone through the most difficult things and it is easy to become very pessimistic. You can either feel defeated or motivated and [LEDC] gave me the motivation to keep going." - Yensi Condumi, a first-time homeowner
"I love the way LEDC puts the education piece in their programs. You don't just go to meetings, you learn." - Juanita Mckenzie, DC tenant & advocate