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What a night! Recap and photos from Opportunity Fund's Taste of Microfinance SF

What an incredible and inspiring night we shared on Thursday - thank you for joining us and for supporting Opportunity Fund!

We hope you enjoyed the tamales, sushi, fried chicken, doughnuts and all the delicious food prepared by our talented chefs, most of whom, received a microloan to launch or expand their business. Click here to send us your feedback on the night - we'd love to hear your thoughts! (And someone will win a chocolate gift box from #OpportunityFunded Kika's Treats just for responding.)

Taste of Microfinance is an important fundraiser, helping Opportunity Fund's clients close the gap between a dream an opportunity to get ahead. Every dollar invested in Opportunity Fund produces ripple effects in the community, helping entrepreneurs like Alicia to grow their businesses, create jobs and contribute to our local economy.

Last night, we raised $50,000 towards our $100,000 goal to create 200 jobsby June 30th. You can help us meet our end-of-year job creation goal. All donors who sign up to make a monthly, recurring gift of any amount by Friday, 5/20 will be entered in a special drawing.

Prizes
2-hour tour in an iconic, yellow
#OpportunityFunded GoCar Tours

Handmade necklace from
#OpportunityFunded Alicia Van Fleteren

TOP CHEF WINNER!!!
Alicia Villanueva of Alicia's Tamales Los Mayas won Top Chef at the party! Alicia went from making tamales in her kitchen to opening a new factory in Hayward. She provides income to 14 employees and their families.

Congratulations, Alicia! Your tamales are delicious and, like you said, they are stuffed with love. A $200 Amazon gift card is headed your way.

Thank you to all the chefs for presenting such an exciting menu last night!

Check out all the photos from the party! http://bit.ly/1sjAgkl Let's get social! 1 share = $18 in donations, on average. Tag yourself, leave a comment, share a photo! @OpportunityFund #EatDrinkGive #TasteofMicrofinance

We will continue to inform you throughout the coming year of our progress. You can help us keep the momentum going by: Spreading the word about Opportunity Fund. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn Sharing the video you saw at the event with your networks. Supporting #OpportunityFunded businesses listed here.