Think Again
Think small gifts don’t spark big change?
Think again.
Your everyday dollars do extraordinary work. The smallest line in your budget becomes a lifeline for a business.
Think the most
$50 can buy
is a week of breakfast sandwiches?
Think again.
That amount provides essential supplies for WACIF's Ascend Capital Accelerator cohort, ensuring entrepreneurs like Anifa Okanla, owner of Correct Refund—a multilingual CPA and business consulting firm—receive leadership development and networking opportunities that have empowered her to refine business strategies, secure valuable partnerships, and explore new funding opportunities.
Think the most
$100 can buy
is a pair of running shoes?
Think again.
It offsets local filing fees and bookkeeping setup for a new entrepreneur—small steps that lead to first invoices.
WACIF support helped Aurora Market’s founders, Pablo Ortiz and Rahel Kassa, navigate permitting delays and business planning through the Ascend Thrive Accelerator—turning a grocery dream into a vibrant community hub with events, markets, and gathering space.
Think the best
$250 can buy
is a night out on the town?
Think again.
Thanks to WACIF capital and guidance, Elite Systems, Inc. transformed a lifeline loan into a multi-year federal contract—shifting from survival mode to scalable success.
Last year, gifts of $101 – $250 to the WACIF Fund helped dozens of underinvested entrepreneurs like Drs. Vaughn and Tracey Wallace of Hennessy Creek Brewery access to capital, networks, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Think the best
$500 can buy
is an upscale dinner?
Think again.
WACIF’s Fund welcomes individual donors to fuel equitable capital flows. One client, Manny Cosme of CFO Services Group, used a loan to build out sales and marketing systems that now anchor their growth.
Last year, gifts of $251- $500 to the WACIF Fund gave hundreds underinvested entrepreneurs access to networks and the business connection opportunities they need to thrive.
Think the best
$1,000 can buy
is a new gadget?
Think again.
It anchors an emergency resilience grant—keeping a childcare center, food truck, or maker studio open after a shock.
Through WACIF’s partnership in the Resilient Futures Program—powered by a $1 million TD Ready Challenge grant—local entrepreneurs gained financial wellness tools and wealth‑building support to launch and sustain their ventures in underserved communities.
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Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.