Eva Longoria’s $55,000 fund for six women grows to $525,000 in loans, supporting 150 jobs

Eva Longoria’s foundation and Accessity launched a $55,000 loan fund in 2013 to help six Latina entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses. (Photo: Instagram) A small loan fund launched in 2013 by the Eva Longoria Foundation and California-based nonprofit lender Accessity has grown into a significant source of financial support for Latina entrepreneurs in Southern California. Starting with $55,000 to help six women establish or expand their businesses, the initiative has since facilitated 65 loans worth nearly $525,000 and helped create or maintain 150 jobs.The partnership is set to expand further following the Eva Longoria Foundation’s decision to award Accessity a three-year grant worth $500,000. The funding will support entrepreneurial education, outreach and access to capital for Latina small-business owners.Eva Longoria Foundation awards $500,000 grant to AccessityThe three-year grant will help Accessity expand its programmes and reach more Latinas through business training, financial assistance and educational resources. The initiative builds on a partnership that has supported women looking to launch or grow their businesses over the past decade.“With this grant, we will r...