Our mission is to help historically disadvantaged individuals and communities create thriving and resilient small businesses and entrepreneurial ecosystems in order to close racial and economic disparities and ensure an inclusive and equitable society.
Grameen America is dedicated to helping entrepreneurial women who live in poverty build businesses to enable financial mobility.
We help under-resourced entrepreneurs create thriving businesses in underserved areas so owners can build wealth for themselves, their families, and communities. We do this by activating and engaging a top-tier network of professional volunteers who provide high-quality legal, financial, and marketing services, at no cost.
CIT has partnered with the nonprofit Operation HOPE to deliver Launch + Grow, a multi-faceted initiative to educate and empower entrepreneurs. It began with a ten-part small business video series and evolved to a 12-week educational program for women entrepreneurs. By the end of 2020, the initiative will provide over 400 women with the tools and resources to bring their ideas into outcomes.