Women’s Opportunities Resource Center Stories and Data

Women’s Opportunities Resource Center Stories

Philly Builds Credit: A Financial Wellness Initiative
New initiative brings national credit-building model to Philadelphia to turn barriers into bridges
The Tirado Family
Tenfold supported the Tirado family in purchasing their first home in Lancaster City through down-payment assistance and homebuyer education.
The Montanez Family
Through Tenfold’s matched savings and financial coaching, Joel and Katelyn achieved their goal of homeownership in Ephrata.
The Graeff‑Byrnes Family
Jenna and Matthew used Tenfold’s homebuyer education to become homeowners in Lancaster’s SoWe neighborhood, reducing financial barriers.

Women’s Opportunities Resource Center Fact Sheet

Testimonials

Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy. One estimate is that Small businesses

-Rhonda Harrison, Assets Lancaster, Lancaster, PA

We are a CDFI focused on small business lending. We are giving people who deserve a shot at the American dream – but can’t get it because big banks don’t do small business loans or character loans anymore. Small businesses are important sources of jobs, income and innovation.

-Mark Masterson, Neighborhood Community Development Fund, Pittsburgh, PA

As a former executive of a CDFI I saw firsthand the job creation and the dreams of many clients supported by our organization. We hired amazing financial mission driven talent and we supported hard working entrepreneurs who were seeking opportunities in their community and for their families. The recent EO will not make America great again, it will hurt Americans who are resilient, innovative and a fabric of their communities.

-Celina Pena, Intend LLC, Pittsburgh, PA

Map of Women’s Opportunities Resource Center CDFI Branches and Stories