Message from Eric Weaver, CEO
 

At the beginning—when Opportunity Fund was just an idea- we didn’t know if small amounts of money and financial advice could be enough to enable people to make big changes for the better. But I believed there was a way for working people to achieve life goals that once seemed out of reach, simply because they didn’t have the financial means or know-how. Over the last 15 years, we have seen individuals graduate from higher education programs, purchase homes, save at a higher rate than the average American, start small businesses that provide sustainable income, and build assets for their families. Most tell us that they could not have done it without the resources Opportunity Fund and our partner organizations provided. But to me, it’s clear that all our clients needed was our belief in them and a chance to succeed.

I am proud that Opportunity Fund’s investors and staff recognize that entrepreneurship, hard work, and ideas—the pillars of Silicon Valley businesses—are also the pillars of its lower income communities. Together, we are building a diverse, vibrant community where opportunity, knowledge, and access to capital are within reach for everyone living in the Bay Area.

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