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You're ambitious. Superwoman is one of your many titles. You have goals, but could use extra support to reach that next level. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial voyage, Elevate, powered by Grameen America, is here to help. Take off with the support of community and gain access to capital, resources, and a powerful sisterhood that fuels your ambitions and your wildest dreams. 

Learn more and apply today. We’re ready for you.
No credit score, collateral, or formal business plan required to qualify for a loan.

How to Join

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1. Group Formation

Form a group with four women you trust.

There is a four-step process to join Grameen America: Group, Onboarding, Verification, and Weekly Meetings. The total time commitment for onboarding can take two to four weeks. It all depends on the members, group, and branch staff. All members must demonstrate and acknowledge commitment to our program before receiving their loan funds.

The Elevate 4-Step Process

2. Onboarding

You will begin your Grameen onboarding with Continuous Group Training (CGT) as a group. During CGT, you will learn more about our program model and provide physical copies of your documents.

3. Verification

Invite a member of our Grameen team to complete a home or business verification visit.

4. Weekly Meetings

Meet virtually weekly with your group and Grameen America staff to make loan payments, continue your education and build peer support networks.

NYC Events

Grameen America is the fastest-growing nonprofit microfinance organization in the United States with a proven national solution to advance financial inclusion for women of color. We provide loan capital, a sisterhood and network of support, and asset-building opportunities alongside business development services.

Fitness & Health Jumpstart

September 6 or 13 (Date to be confirmed)

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Your NYC Elevate Team

Liz Torres

Assistant Branch Manager In Charge

ltorres@grameenamerica.org

Yvette Pabon

Branch Launch Manager

ypabon@grameenamerica.org

Matthew Bridgeman

Branch Launch Manager

mbridgeman@grameenamerica.org

Schantel Allen

Community Development Associate

sallen@grameenamerica.org

Imran Syed

Community Development Associate

isyed@grameenamerica.org

Meet Our Members

Meet the superwomen changing the face of entrepreneurship and elevating their financial futures

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