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

Eva Longoria’s foundation and nonprofit lender Accessity launched a $55,000 loan fund in 2013 to help six Latina entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses.

Since then, the initiative has facilitated 65 loans worth nearly $525,000 and helped create or maintain 150 jobs.

A new three-year, $500,000 grant will expand business training and financial support for Latina entrepreneurs.