Grameen America, the leading microfinance nonprofit organization focused on low-income minority women in the United States, today announced the receipt of a $25 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformational investment in Grameen America’s proven social capital model will accelerate the organization’s strategic initiatives over the next decade, including its focus on enabling a just and inclusive rebuild of America in the wake of COVID-19.
Read MoreWe are launching a bold new campaign to realize our broader vision for the next 10 years.
Read MoreGrameen America is quickly advancing the technology we use for our loan transactions, benefiting our members and organization alike. With new cashless methods, our members will be better equipped to navigate the increasingly digital economy.
Read MoreGrameen America has received a $100,000 grant from Synchrony, building upon the three-year relationship between the two organizations. Grameen America has branches in 13 cities nationwide, including areas where Synchrony has offices in North Carolina and California.
Read MoreRicaida has been learning about much more than business and savings at her weekly Grameen America center meetings. What she has learned recently has had a big impact on her health.
Read MoreNonprofit microfinance organization Grameen Puerto Rico is bringing together leading financial institutions and other partners to galvanize investment in local low-income women entrepreneurs in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria last year.
Read MoreBetween 2007 and 2016, women started businesses five times faster than the national average. From our experience working with female entrepreneurs across the U.S., we know that they have the grit and determination it takes to create and grow thriving businesses.
Read MoreWe are excited to share our 2017 City Impact Reports, which highlight milestones from last year in each of the cities we serve. These reports provide a snapshot of the impact we have had on women’s lives and their small businesses in cities across the country.
Read MoreThis year, Grameen America celebrates its 10th anniversary. We are proud to share our 2017 Annual Report, A Decade of Empowerment, which highlights our accomplishments and milestones over the last 10 years and the many impressive achievements of our members.
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