A small loan fund launched in 2013 by the Eva Longoria Foundation and California-based nonprofit lender Accessity has grown into a significant source of financial support for Latina entrepreneurs in Southern California. Starting with $55,000 to help six women establish or expand their businesses, the initiative has since facilitated 65 loans worth nearly $525,000 and helped create or maintain 150 jobs.
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