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Causes: Business & Industry, Economic Development, Microfinance, Small Business Development, Urban & Community Economic Development
Mission: Accessity’s mission is to open doors of financial opportunity to those historically with less access to capital and business support: entrepreneurs of color, women, immigrant, and low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs, so they can build a prosperous business and livelihood for themselves and their families, while also strengthening our communities.
Results: Since 1994, Accessity has provided over 5,450 loans totaling approximately $65 million to help small businesses launch, maintain, and expand.
Target demographics: Accessity primarily serves entrepreneurs of color, women, immigrant, and low- to moderate-income small business owners.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 2,160 entrepreneurs educated
Geographic areas served: Southern California
Programs: The Microlending Program provides access to small business capital from $300 up to $100,000, education, and a community of business support.