Nimiipuu Fund and Traditions Gift Shop Featured in OFN’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (Nimiipuu Fund) is proud to announce its inclusion in Opportunity Finance Network’s (OFN) national “Invest Local, Shop Small: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide,” a curated showcase of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and the small businesses they support across the United States.

As part of this national feature, OFN highlighted Traditions Gift Shop, a Native-owned small business supported by Nimiipuu Fund. Traditions Gift Shop is owned and operated by Stacia Morfin, an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe, and is located at Newberry Square in Lewiston. The shop also serves customers nationwide through its online storefront.

The OFN Holiday Gift Guide is released annually to encourage consumers to invest locally, shop small, and support mission-driven businesses during the holiday season. Inclusion in the guide places Nimiipuu Fund and Traditions Gift Shop among a select group of CDFIs and entrepreneurs recognized for strengthening local economies and expanding opportunity in underserved communities.

“This recognition reflects the impact of investing in Native entrepreneurs and locally owned businesses,” said Jonelle Yearout, Executive Director of Nimiipuu Fund. “We are honored to see Nimiipuu Fund and Traditions Gift Shop featured on a national platform that celebrates community-driven economic development.”

Traditions Gift Shop specializes in authentic Indigenous gifts, art, and cultural items, supporting Native artists while providing a space for cultural expression and entrepreneurship. Its inclusion in the OFN guide highlights the role Native-owned businesses play in advancing economic self-determination and preserving cultural heritage.

The full 2025 Holiday Gift Guide can be viewed on Opportunity Finance Network’s website:
https://www.ofn.org/blog/2025-holiday-gift-guide/

To learn more about Traditions Gift Shop or shop online, visit:
https://www.nezpercetraditions.com/

About Nimiipuu Community Development Fund

Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (Nimiipuu Fund) is a Native-led, certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving the Nez Perce Reservation and surrounding rural communities in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Nimiipuu Fund provides access to capital, business coaching, financial education, and housing resources to support entrepreneurship, homeownership, and economic self-determination.