Services & Programs

We’ve created partnership among human service organizations,
educational systems and government agencies that are committed to
the betterment of Wimauma. Through these partnerships we’re
engaging residents to reduce poverty, advocating for continued
improvements to Wimauma’s infrastructure and
bringingnew educational resources.

Rising women's fund, Inc.

DBA: rising community fund

An Emerging Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)

About

Rising Women’s Fund (RWF) is a non-profit loan fund created in August 2023 to further the charitable purposes of its affiliate Enterprising Latinas, Inc. (ELI).

ELI was founded in 2009 to create pathways of opportunity for women in Tampa Bay, particularly Latinas, by teaching new skills, creating networks of mutual support, and advocating for innovative solutions to promote economic mobility and
equity.

RWF is committed to the fundamental goal of the CDFI movement, as well as its mission expanding economic opportunity for women, underserved people, people of color, and low-income
communities by supporting the growth and capacity of small business owners through community development lending, financial education, small business technical assistance, and access to capital.

RWF’s mission of serving people of low-and-modest means from underserved Census Tracts is consistent with the mission of the CDFI Fund of serving underserved populations and
communities.

As an emerging CDFI, RWF will fulfill its mission in several major ways, but primarily through

The deployment of small business, microbusiness,
and other loans to underserved populations

The provision of technical assistance and financial education

RWF empowers small business owners to improve their credit and grow without falling victim to high-interest rates from predatory lenders. By offering responsible loans and quality financial education, RWF ensures compliance with all regulatory standards and follows effective lending practices to support underserved borrowers.

Small Business Loans

Grow your business with a low-interest loan.

Technical Assistance

Get the support you need to grow your business.

Business Training

Create a business plan and start a business.

Business Development Training

The next business development training starts September 24, 2024.

This 10-week, 50-hour business training is a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs
who want to start or growth a business and want to sharpen their sales, marketing, and financial skills.

Start your registration below.

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Are you a member of Enterprising Latinas? *

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Name *

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Email *

Phone Number *

What part of Hillsborough County Southshore area do you live in? *

Are you currently in business? *

Do you have or will you be starting a construction-related business? *

Are you committed to completing the full training? *

Orientation for this training is scheduled for the following dates:
Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 pm, or
Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 pm.
You only need to attend one of the two orientations.
Which orientation date are you interested in attending?

Select One *

** Training fee: $150.00
** The classes will be held in English.

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