After years of working at a salon and building her client base, Santos was ready for the next step. When the salon owner decided to move, Santos was presented with the opportunity to take over the storefront. Santos knew it was the chance to build a business of her own, but her biggest challenge was finding the capital needed to purchase the salon.
Read MoreIn Houston, TX, Bertha transformed a lifelong dream into a thriving business. With support from Grameen America, she grew her snack shop, strengthened her financial security, and began building a legacy for her children.
Read MoreBetty started selling food in the streets in Houston, TX. Through determination, hard work, and the support of loyal customers, she built a thriving business rooted in in family, soul food, and a deep love for her community.
Read MoreMelanie’s natural talent for hair styling led her down an entrepreneurial path that gave her flexibility and helped her pay for her two daughters’ education. In 2024, with support from Grameen America, Melanie was able to open her own salon in Harlem, NY.
Read MoreAt Grameen America, we know that financial health is strongly connected to physical and mental wellbeing. Together, they lay the foundation entrepreneurs need to build resilient businesses and thrive in their communities.
Read MoreIn 2005, Matilde started a street food stand in New York, NY, determined to support her five children. What began as a small step forward became a multiyear journey shaped by grit, growth, and new possibilities.
Read MoreWith a dream of building a business to support her family and a first-time loan of $1,000 from Grameen America, Emerita launched a home-based salon. Over time, Emerita continued to grow and save, reaching the milestone of owning her own local salon.
Read MoreTo help Grameen America members develop positive money-saving habits, save for their long-term goals, and improve their financial mobility we piloted an innovative savings program over the last year.
Read MoreIn New York, NY, Lidoine’s café serves handcrafted espresso drinks while building a family enterprise rooted in community and designed to last for generations. Since 2013, Grameen America has invested $143,000 in Lidoine’s thriving businesses.
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