Stories From Microloan Supporters

Everyone has their own reason for supporting U.S. microfinance—whether it is a desire to invest in their local community, to help provide minorities and women with a step-up, or to get involved in an innovative economic strategy. Here, we share with you a few first-hand reasons to make a donation to ACCION USA.

Why do you support ACCION USA? Tell your story here.

"When I started my small business in 2002, ACCION USA gave me a loan. ACCION USA helped me follow my entrepreneurial dream and helped me grow financially when a bank loan was not possible. I will never forget what ACCION USA did for me and will always appreciate their contribution to the economy of this country. When you donate to ACCION USA you are bringing potential prosperity to individuals who have little access to the financial industry but have the ideas and passion to produce and create wealth."

-Javier Marin, founder of El Planeta and Tuboston.com

"In summoning people to match their talent and labor with small amounts of credit, microenterprise development meets low-income communities where they are, introducing new opportunities to create work, income and assets, and thereby affirming human worth and dignity."

-Jack Litzenberg, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

 "ACCION USA has been a great community partner during the past three years, assisting the small businesses in the City of Miami with the credit and lending that they have needed to grow and flourish in our community. This is of utmost importance, given that small businesses create much-needed jobs and act as the engine of our local economy."

-Manny Diaz, Mayor of the City of Miami

Citi's Foundation and Citi Microfinance are collaborating to deliver affordable microfinance solutions to small business owners who need them.  We both strive to provide individuals and business owners with the financial tools necessary to succeed.   At Citi, we understand that through partnership with respected and innovative community finance institutions, such as ACCION USA, we can expand access to financial services and opportunities to the many small businesses that enrich our communities and economy.

- Sandra A. Reilly, Director of Products and Services, Citi Microfinance