Working Solutions CDFI

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! As an LGBTQ-led organization, Working Solutions is proud to support LGBTQ entrepreneurs building businesses and strengthening their communities.

05/28/2026

: Working Solutions is grateful to Bank of America Charitable Foundation for championing our work to advance economic mobility and empower under-resourced entrepreneurs in San Francisco and the East Bay. This support strengthens our capacity to increase access to capital for local small businesses and deliver technical assistance and financial education to support business growth. Thank you, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, for investing in resilient, thriving businesses and shared prosperity through your support of Working Solutions!

05/27/2026

At Working Solutions, we envision a future where all small business owners are financially resilient and strengthen their communities through sustainable entrepreneurship.

We are hiring a Grants Manager to be part of that vision. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer and analytical thinker who can connect the dots of Working Solutions' accomplishments to funder objectives and serve as a thought-partner to the Chief Development Officer. The Grants Manager will demonstrate superior attention to detail, especially with grant submissions and CRM data entry, have confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, and be a strong communicator with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our organizational goals and deliverables are communicated in a compelling, timely manner.

As we wrap up , apply to join a team dedicated to putting affordable capital in the hands of entrepreneurs across California. Learn more: https://www.workingsolutions.org/grants-manager-2026

05/22/2026

As a member of the 2026 National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) Pete Garcia Fellowship cohort, Working Solutions Lending Officer Bri Aguilera recently traveled to Puerto Rico for the program's opening convening with opportunities for networking, professional development, and on-the-ground learning with Puerto Rico-based CDFIs.

Bri shared: Meeting everyone face-to-face was a powerful experience that completely energized me. It recharged my motivation to keep growing, to be a better leader, and to proudly represent our institutions as Latino leaders!

05/21/2026

Working Solutions is proud to be one of just four organizations selected from the Beneficial State Foundation Underwriting for Racial Justice (URJ) pilot cohort to continue the program and data analysis in 2026! Through our work with URJ and Stratyfy, Working Solutions is using people-centered underwriting and new technology tools to expand fair access to capital. Thank you, Beneficial State Foundation, for creating an opportunity for us to continue deepening this important work!

Following a successful two-year pilot, a select group of lenders will continue to innovate their underwriting practices and expand access to credit through the Underwriting for Racial Justice Lender Pilot Program.

05/15/2026

The Working Solutions and Main Street Launch teams spent last week celebrating Small Business Week throughout California, joining partners in San Francisco, Oakland, Antioch, Santa Rosa, Hayward, the Central Valley, and beyond for lender panels, resource expos, financial management workshops, and more. Thank you to every community organization and small business owner who showed up. Weeks like this are a reminder that when we work together to invest in the small business ecosystem, our communities are stronger for it.

05/08/2026

: Working Solutions alum Cake Coquette was recently featured on HBO's Euphoria! San Francisco-based baker and entrepreneur Gabrielle Feuersinger designed and created an extravagant 3-foot wedding cake for a recent episode of the show. Read more about the process on SFGATE: https://www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/article/sf-baker-hbo-euphoria-22236915.php

05/06/2026

With Mother's Day on Sunday and Small Business Week in full swing, now is the perfect time to ! If you’re looking for gift ideas and inspiration, shop the Working Solutions Client Directory to find a special near you: workingsolutions.org/client-directory

05/05/2026

THIS WEEK: Join the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce - OAACC and Working Solutions, for a free, in-person Access to Capital event in Oakland on Friday, May 8! Connect with an incredible panel of lenders and service providers, learn about funding options, get pro tips for preparing a loan application, and leave with actionable tools to grow your business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, you'll find the resources you need at this event!

Access to Capital: How To Get To A Yes!
📅 Friday, May 8
🕚 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Preservation Park - Remillard House, 654 Thirteenth St., Oakland
🔗 RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/May8-Access2Capital

05/04/2026

Join Working Solutions & Main Street Launch on Thursday, May 7 at 11 am for a free, virtual workshop on Financial Foundations for Small Business. We'll answer your questions on topics such as:

📈 How to read your Profit & Loss statement
💸 Improving your cash flow
📋 When and how to apply for a business loan
🔍 What financial indicators every business owner should be watching

Led by Karla De Leon, Chief Lending Officer at Working Solutions CDFI & Main Street Launch. Register here: https://luma.com/2x7lwgns

Small Business Week is here, and now is the perfect time to get a clear picture of your business finances. Join us for a free webinar designed to help small…