The Village Micro Fund (VMF) received 2 grants in 2021, a grant to support the launch of the Kiva Atlanta Hub and a 6 month grant to support Black-owned businesses in Atlanta in recovering from COVID, growing their revenues, and avoiding displacement by providing technical assistance, 0% interest loans, and support converting worker-owner models through the Worker’s Equity Fund.
Read MoreAWBI provided a 6 month grant to support of Black-owned businesses in Atlanta in recovering from COVID, growing their revenues, and avoiding displacement by providing access to technical assistance and cooperative spaces, both physical and virtual through the Village Market Atlanta Ecosystem.
Read MoreFunding from AWBI supported continued engagement of community partners and businesses to support ShopWest ATL Campaign including technical assistance and support, including increased online visibility, premium digital marketing materials, campaign collateral assets, and increased community engagement.
Read MoreFunding from AWBI supported the development of “Creation Stations,” designated technology pods within The Ke’nekt Cooperative to support seniors, students, Black Businesses, Creatives, Micro Start Ups & Solopreneurs.
Read MorePreneurology Global is a social enterprise helping people, especially those who are underserved, reach their full potential through entrepreneurship, innovation and economic empowerment for the future of work. AWBI provided finding support The Green Project, an effort to create a guide for Black founders for increased access and success in the innovation economy.
PROSPER provides technical assistance to food, beverage and wellness entrepreneurs. AWBI provided a grant to support 25 Black-owned businesses through PROSPER's digital readiness program.
Read MoreGrove Park Foundation (GPF) launched in 2017 with a mission to revitalize the Grove Park neighborhood and improve the quality of life by working with local partners, leaders, and residents to create a healthy, equitable and vibrant community. GPF works with the neighborhood to create a cradle-to-college quality education pipeline, secure and increase affordable housing, and improve community wellness (physical, financial, cultural, and environmental). AWBI supported the activation of a commercial site on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway.
Read MoreGoodie Nation exists to eliminate the relationship gap that stands in the way of success for too many promising entrepreneurs, especially those who are people of color, women, or are not located in coastal financial centers. AWBI provided a grant to support Goodie Nation is hiring its first COO.
AWBI provided a six month grant to support the organization's new lease at Pittsburgh Yards and expand its pre-sale and retail sale strategy.
Read MoreBrown Toy Box, a Black Woman-owned business, is a children's educational products and experiential events company. Brown Toy Box produces Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math (STEAM) kits, toys, books, games, live experiences and digital content designed to create the next generation of Black inventors, executives and leaders. Brown Toy Box is working to disrupt the $27B toy industry in which parents of Black children spend $5B annually and Black children remain unrepresented in virtually every category except dolls. AWBI provided a grant to support Brown Toy Box in executing a purchase order from Target.
Read MoreAtlanta Wealth Building Initiative partnered with JPMorgan Chase & Co, Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, Village Micro Fund and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs to facilitate Ascend Atlanta. The winners were Takes A Village Transportation LLC, Latched and Hooked Beauty, A Little Slice of Heaven Bakery, BTB Accounting LLC, TQIntelligence, ProNovos, and Eye Candy Creations USA.
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