576 in loans and investments totaling $51.7 million in the district in 2022
Stories from the District
Raul Villarreal
San Antonio,
Texas
LiftFund
Raul Villarreal is a problem solver. As an electrician, his biggest joy is helping people when they are stressed and offering an immediate fix, literally bringing light into their lives. “I like to be Superman for somebody.”
River City Federal Credit Union, a $130 million credit union founded in San Antonio in 1936, is a CDFI/MDI/Juntos Avanzamos designated credit union, serving members in Bexar County, Texas. The credit union’s goal is to reach the financially underserved households and small businesses in the market, believing that everyone has a right to safe, affordable financial products and services, regardless of citizenship status. Strategic partnerships with the YWCA, City of San Antonio, Family Services, and the Mexican Consulate aid in the outreach effort, as well as the guidance and assistance from Inclusiv.
Robert Borrego enjoyed his successful 34-year long career as a certified jeweler and gemologist, but it was always his dream to open his own fine jewelry business.
The Beignet Stand has become a San Antonio favorite, known for its delectable New Orleans-inspired treats. From classic powdered sugar beignets to innovative creations like their beignet fried chicken sandwich, The Beignet Stand offers a range of flavors to satisfy every palate. The business, which operates under the umbrella of Southern Grit Flavor, was started by Elisa Trevino and Michael Grimes, a passionate and talented…
