I've been blessed to be both a borrower from Working Solutions and also a volunteer in their micro-mentor program. When I opened a gift boutique in San Francisco in 2010, Working Solutions provided me with my start-up loan- but their support didn't just end there. They provided me with mentors, business building workshops, and personal support from their wonderful staff, all of which helped immensely! By seeing firsthand what a benefit it is to have dedicated volunteers helping new business owners, I decided to become a volunteer with Working Solutions in 2013, and I've been paired up with a number of their great clients. It's been an honor to get the opportunity to help these micro-entrepreneurs succeed in their businesses!