Blog — Grameen America

Meet Leticia

Leticia began selling hot food and fresh fruits at her local park.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserOctober 16, 2019

Meet Karla

Karla catered Mexican dishes to friends and family in her community while developing a vision for her restaurant.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserOctober 7, 2019

Meet Lourdes

With her first loan from Grameen America, Lourdes bought chairs, mirrors, and hair supplies for her salon.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserSeptember 16, 2019

Meet Guadalupe

A mother of four, before starting her business, Guadalupe worked at a reception hall for close to a decade.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserSeptember 9, 2019

Meet Maryluz

For nearly two years, Maryluz has run a boutique in Newark selling jewelry and accessories.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserSeptember 3, 2019

Meet Emilia

Emilia found out about Grameen America through a friend who invited her to attend a center meeting.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserAugust 23, 2019

Meet Yubelki

Yubelki and her husband have operated their grocery store in Newark for over two years.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserAugust 19, 2019

Meet Aurora

Aurora first learned about Grameen America through a chance meeting.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserAugust 13, 2019

Meet Maria

Maria started selling traditional Mexican food out of her house on the weekend. Her food quickly became a popular destination in her community in Los Angeles, with lines out the door.

Featured Member, Member StoryGuest UserAugust 5, 2019