Sunny
5ft2in
Loan Amount: $2,000
Challenge: Sunny had small business classes and a business plan under her belt, but she didn' t know how to get capital to start her business.
Result: With guidance from Opportunity Fund, Sunny started saving money, cleaning up her finances, and got a loan to start her company.
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Anthony
American Steam
Loan Amount: $6,000
Challenge: No banks, check cashing stores, friends or family could help Anthony get access to capital to pursue his dream — a carpet-cleaning and painting business — because he had a low credit score.
Result: Not only did Anthony qualify for a loan from Opportunity Fund, he did so well with his first loan that he was able to secure a second loan to help grow his business.
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Rosalva
La Verbana Juice Bar and Cafe
Loan Amount: $10,000
Challenge: Rosalva immigrated to the U.S. twenty years ago and found that starting a business was difficult with no credit history or collateral that banks required in order to make her a loan.
Result: Rosalva got a loan from Opportunity Fund that allowed her to set up her juice bar in the Fruitvale Market with refrigeration, insurance, and supplies.
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Lisa
Somewhere Out West
Loan Amount: $25,000
Challenge: Lisa needed financing and guidance on how to grow her emergency worker equipment business.
Result:  Today, Lisa's business is growing, gaining 1-2 new service departments per year which purchase equipment and gear at Somewhere Out West.
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Jane and Bob
Evolution Suspension
Loan Amount: $10,000
Challenge: When they moved to America from England, Jane and Bob were shocked to find out that they couldn't get a loan to start their dream bike shop because they had no credit history in the American system.
Result: Jane and Bob used the loan for a second work room, two work benches, and a third employee.  They now have a renewed sense of hope and momentum.
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Gloria
Parkside Postal
Loan Amount: $1,500
Challenge: Gloria wanted to remodel her business, but her credit score had taken a hit when she took out many lines of credit to start her business.
Result: Today, Gloria is looking to hire an assistant to manage the store while she works a few days a week as a firefighter in Oakland. She has her EMT license, and wants to get more involved in community work.
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