Social Enterprise
SAM believes in supporting organizations striving toward financial sustainability. We fund organizations with income generating programs where revenues are invested back into those that they serve.
Since 2016 SAM has funded such organizations that believe in sustainability and the importance of empowering individuals to help themselves. Homeboy Industries, Piece by Piece and Downtown Women’s Center are just a few examples of social enterprises that SAM has supported.
2023
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Inclusive Action for the City
GRANT OF $100,000
Dedicated to empowering underinvested communities through financial services and policy advocacy to create equitable and sustainable access to resources, allowing communities to shape their own futures.
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TMC Community Capital
GRANT OF $80,000
Microfinance organization serving under-resourced businesses in California promoting financial justice through fast and affordable access to capital.
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Accessity
GRANT OF $20,000
Opening doors of financial opportunity, especially for entrepreneurs of color, women, and immigrant entrepreneurs, to build prosperous businesses and livelihoods while strengthening communities.
2022
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Piece by Piece
GRANT OF $65,000
Supports residents of South Los Angeles and Skid Row who have experienced homelessness by providing free mosaic art workshops that promote wellness and quality of life with a path to earned income; which will enable the organization to grow and strive towards full-sustainibility.
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Mychal’s Learning Place
GRANT OF $35,000
Provides support, job training and employment opportunities to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and self-esteem. Mychal’s Print & Embroidery is their social enterprise that offers direct to garment printing and embroidery, while students gain hands-on experience necessary to run a successful business.
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MADE by Downtown Women’s Center
GRANT OF $20,000
Provides support, job training and employment opportunities to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and self-esteem.
