ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SAN JOSE, California
We envision an equitable financial system that allows people of all backgrounds and identities to improve their lives. Our mission is to advance economic mobility for women and people of color who own small businesses and low-income communities through affordable financial services, knowledge resources, networks, and policy. We promote an equitable financial system by advancing economic opportunity for underinvested small businesses and communities at scale. We accomplish this by providing quality financial services and resources, building cross-sector partnerships, and advocating for fair policies so all individuals can build financial well-being and improve their lives.
Small business owners uplift communities and anchor local economies, while creating opportunities for themselves, their families, their employees, and our neighborhoods. Yet entrepreneurs who are people of color, women, and immigrants often struggle to secure capital and resources, as they are systematically shut out from traditional financing. In 2020, Accion Opportunity Fund was formed as Accion U.S. Network and Opportunity Fund came together. Together, we fight for an inclusive and ... Read More