Supporting Latinas Through Entrepreneurship

Learn more about Accessity’s partnership with the Eva Longoria Foundation.

The Numbers

80+

Loans Disbursed to
Latina-owned
businesses

$605k+

Lent to Latina-
owned businesses
 

150+

Latinas reached
by educational
resources

100+

Graduates from the
Academia de
Accessity program

The Partnership

Accessity takes pride in its partnership with the Eva Longoria Foundation to support Latina entrepreneurs. This funding facilitates Spanish-language training events, access to capital, and communications outreach to raise awareness of Accessity’s loan and educational training programs.

This invaluable collaboration has enabled Accessity to launch the Academia de Accessity para el Éxito Empresarial, a Spanish-language initiative that has provided essential guidance to nearly 70 Latina entrepreneurs in establishing and formalizing their microenterprises since it was launched in 2020. Also, through the grant, Accessity also offers webinars and educational events in Spanish, reaching over 100 Latinas and equipping them with knowledge on crucial topics like marketing, banking, credit, and accessing financing

In 2013, Accessity launched the Eva Longoria Micro Loan Fund, which has disbursed nearly 80 loans and more than $650,000 to Latina-owned businesses.

Accessity remains dedicated to empowering Latina entrepreneurs through our collaborative efforts with the Eva Longoria Foundation, enabling them to achieve their business aspirations and drive economic growth in their communities.

Academia de Accessity
Eva Longoria Foundation
“The Accessity Academia gave me the tools I needed to start my new business Mujer Brave. Through the program, I was able to get funding for my business to purchase inventory and begin selling my bags. I am so grateful to the Eva Longoria Foundation and Accessity for the access to this great program.”
– Mirna Guardiola, owner of MujerBrave
“The team at Accessity believed in me as an entrepreneur, and I am very thankful,” Academia de Accessity graduate Fatima Perez said. “The support they provided has been crucial to helping me to grow my pet store business and thrive as an entrepreneur.”
– Fatima Perez, Candela Pet Store