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We support entrepreneurs in the United States by partnering with the International Rescue Committee (the IRC). Here are the stories of four people who have changed their own lives thanks to the support of the IRC, and with the help of microloans funded by Whole Planet Foundation. This holiday season, …
Whole Planet Foundation Grant of $15,000 Empowering Entrepreneurs with the International Rescue Committee in San Diego, California Whole Planet Foundation visited our new microfinance partner the International Rescue Committee along with top donors Alaffia Anna Ankrom, Papyrus-Recycled Greetings Tony Huston, Reserveage Kaze Williams, Rishi Tea Jeffrey Champeau, Carrie Weber and …
Yesterday, Supplier Alliance for Microcredit partners convened in Los Angeles to meet microcredit clients, hosted by Whole Planet Foundation’s microfinance partner Grameen America. Branch Manager Mr. Rashidul and Field Credit Officer Jessica introduced us to Lily who runs a neighborhood perfume, clothing and jewelry shop. Lily shares her business space …
With our microfinance partner Grameen America, I had the pleasure of meeting Charlotte-based microcredit clients at an event called a Borrower’s Market. Many of the recipients of Whole Planet Foundation funds were enthusiastic to learn that their loan was funded by Whole Foods Market and the support of employees (we …
Whole Planet Foundation to give $250,000 to Oakland, California entrepreneurs through microfinance partner Grameen America This year, Whole Planet Foundation began funding microcredit for women entrepreneurs in the Fruitvale area of Oakland, California with a grant of $250,000 to Grameen America to alleviate local poverty. In April, we visited the …
Whole Planet Foundation Grant of $150,000 to Women Entrepreneurs in Queens, New York In Action Betty is a microcredit client of our partner Grameen America in New York. She runs a clothing boutique in Queens. Meeting Betty revealed that her priority is running a business that enables her to still …
