Between 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 MoreRene has always had a passion for reconstruction and clothing design. After losing her stable job of over 20 years, her son encouraged her to follow her dream by enrolling in a program at a local university to study sustainable clothing.
Read MoreFive years ago Monica moved to Charlotte, leaving behind an abusive marriage. She had an interest in beauty and makeup and had dreams of starting a bilingual cosmetology school but didn’t know where to start.
Read MoreJoann joined Grameen America in 2016 with a microloan of $1,500. She used the extra money to invest in marketing materials, which enabled her to reach a broader audience in the community.
Read MoreWith Grameen, Guadalupe is able to run a successful business, support her 5 children, and engage with her passion every day.
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.
Read MoreJohanna Avila began working at Grameen America in 2008 as a Trainee Center Manager at our Jackson Heights branch in Queens, New York. Now, she is the organization’s Northeast Regional Director, overseeing 10 branches in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. She sat down with us to discuss her journey and what motivates her to support other women.
Read MoreGrowing up, Magdalena heard and believed that women don’t work and are dependent on men. Now, having started her own business, she thinks quite differently. After receiving a series of loans from Grameen America, Magdalena now has her own bar and restaurant called Tacopeton in the Bronx.
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