Aracely sells a range of items at her store in Omaha, Nebraska—everything from jewelry to electronics. With 13 microloans—and counting—from Grameen America, she has been able to expand her inventory and sell an even wider variety. She says her life has been transformed since she stopped working at a meat factory, opened her own store, and joined Grameen America.
Read MoreIrene used to struggle to make ends meet, but now she runs a thriving carpet business in Queens, New York City. The store has nearly reached capacity; it’s overflowing with rolls of carpets in various colors, patterns, and fabrics. A member of Grameen America, Irene has been receiving microloans for more than three years and is on her seventh loan.
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 MoreAlejandrina has always been a hard worker. Before joining Grameen, she held various jobs as a food saleswoman, a warehouse employee, and a housekeeper. Now, she runs her own beauty salon in Indianapolis.
Read MoreLanise and Janine co-own a trendy clothing store in Harlem, New York City, and a loan from Grameen has allowed them to upgrade their payment system and increase customer satisfaction. The two women are also giving back to their community by supporting and teaching young entrepreneurs.
Read MoreJoining Grameen America has allowed Maria to be her own boss. She now has her own home cleaning business, and loans from Grameen have enabled her to hire a crew and purchase supplies. Next, she plans to expand her business and hire more employees.
Read MoreAt just 24 years old, Jannet Ramirez is a staff member on a steep rise. She joined the organization as Trainee Center Manager in our Indianapolis branch five years ago and is being promoted to Assistant Branch Manager. We spoke with Jannet about what drew her to Grameen America and how she has grown in the job.
Read MorePetra has always loved cooking. Five years ago, she decided to turn her passion for food into a business by selling her home-cooked Mexican specialties in her local community in New York City.
Read MoreWhen Ledy took over her family's market stand in Oakland, CA she needed extra capital to diversify the products at her stand. With the help of Grameen America, she finally had the financial flexibility to do so.
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