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You want to make a difference, but aren’t sure where to start without money. Fortunately, we have ideas to help you donate to charity without breaking the bank.

These books inspire the altruistic lifestyle and show anyone can make an impact on the world. Let’s explore each of them more in depth.

When things are busy, wellness often takes a backseat to our presumed priorities. Check out a few ways to bring your personal health back to the forefront of your life.

For seniors, volunteering is the perfect chance to use extra time to make a difference in the community. Check out these positive reasons for seniors to volunteer.

This month, you can try some of these activities to support your community.

Today, we’re going to go through some simple, tangible ways you can help put an end to homelessness in your community.

If you’re looking for cool ways to donate your gently used items, check out this list of things you can and should donate, and some unique ideas of where to give them.

If you’re still not sure what you’re doing over spring break, check out these ideas for how you can have fun and give back.

This National Women’s History Month, you can honor women who have strived to make a difference in the world, along with women in your community today.

Did you know you can give back by supporting small businesses? Here are some hows, whys and benefits of supporting small businesses for your altruistic lifestyle.

Accessible and Affordable Loans for Business Owners of Color

Business Consortium fund  (BCF) offers a wide range of flexible financing options with affordable repayment terms to help grow your business.  Our team will work with you to customize the solution that is right for your borrowing needs, with transparent terms and no prepayment penalty.

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Our Work

We're leveling the playing field by ensuring that business owners of color, who often struggle to get funding, have access to capital and the resources they need to help their businesses thrive.

Business Consortium Fund, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) certified, not-for-profit business development group designated by the United States Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).  Today, BCF is America's most comprehensive financing and technical support organization exclusively serving businesses with supply-chain contracts.  We offer loan programs, education resources and networks through our strategic partners, including the NMSDC network or 23 affiliated regional councils.

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Minimum Eligibility Criteria

  • 51% ownership must be held by people of color. BCF's loan programs are designed to promote economic prosperity through fostering a more inclusive economy.
  • 650 personal credit score
  • 3+ years in business
  • $150,000+ Gross annual revenue
  • Positive Cashflow
  • Business to Business and/or Business to Government model
  • At least one (1) new or existing primary or subcontract, or purchase order

Documentation

  • 3 years business and personal tax returns
  • 3 years of financial statements
  • 6 months of business bank statements
  • Supplier diversity certification (or in process)
  • Primary government-issued ID such as Driver License, Passport
  • Personal guarantee from owners>= 10%

Employee Resources

This intranet is a central hub for our entire team of employees with the most recent documents, events and information.

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • People Helped in the Metro Area

    31,530

  • Volunteer Hours

    250

  • Dollars Raised at our Annual Gala

    $1.45M

  • Program Participants

    1000

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