Since 2008

• 12 participants have completed comprehensive business plans with us, all with active businesses now.
• 13 individuals have received micro-loans through us, totaling $24,000, with a default rate of only 5%.
• 35 participants have opened FSA/IDA savings accounts with our assistance. 10 have used the grant for their business, 3 for a home purchase, and 2 for education. The total matches received by participants is $60,000.
• 17 participants have participated in Business Classes (12 graduating).
• Over 166 participants have participated in Financial Literacy classes.
• 1,350 participants have applied for taxpayer ID numbers (ITINs).
• 94 individuals have completed their taxes for free with us, with refunds totaling $1,481,730.
• 15 participants in our Financial Achievement Process are now working with us as volunteer tax prepares, and 30 have been active in multiple program areas for more than a year.