Business Stories

As a child Julian was creative and passionate, but with no role models to guide him he got into trouble. With EARN's help, Julian was able to funnel his creative energy into his own clothing company, and now he's a role model to young people.

Florence lost her job and her retirement savings when her employer went bankrupt. Then her marriage ended. She still had her dream of starting a business, and with EARN, it became a reality.

Motivated by the environmental degredation she witnessed in her neighborhood, Utuma used her EARN savings to start an environmental consulting firm. She is helping to restore her own community.

Aniya spent much of her younger years in and out of foster homes. Using her life experience and EARN savings, she has started YouthFirst Community Services, a foster housing organization.

A young mother of two, Veronica struggled to find the money to pay for child care. With EARN's help, she turned this challenge into an opportunity by opening her own daycare business.

With $50 in cash and a living room full of materials, Uyquanda set out to achieve her dream of starting a gift basket business. With EARN’s help, she was able to launch a new product line, and keep her business going through difficult times.