Service Name: ECONOMIC PROSPERITY PROGRAMS - OPENING DOORS

Organization Name: OPENING DOORS

• Description: Offers business training and financing assistance for people wanting to start or expand their businesses. Also provides technical support for refugees looking for a job or to start a new career.Programs currently available include: Microlending - Eligible clients can apply for a microloan to start or expand their business. Clients can apply up to $15,000 for start-ups and up to $50,000 for business expansion depending on qualifications. Refugee Career Pathways - For eligible clients who are interested in receiving education and/or vocational training and some financial support in the following career pathways: allied health, business, early childhood education, entrepreneurship, and information technology. May help with funding for other pathways upon review of the client's interests. In-Home Childcare Program - For eligible clients who are interested in opening an in-home childcare business. Provides some financial support, training, and licensing needed. Refugee Asset Building Program - For eligible clients who are interested in saving for one of four asset purchases (vehicle, home, higher education/training, or start a microenterprise). Program can match up to $3000 for individual clients or up to $6000 for household clients based on how much the client can save of their own personal funds. Financial literacy and asset-purchase training will be provided.
• Website: http://www.openingdoorsinc.org
• Email: info@openingdoorsinc.org
• Phone(s): (916) 514-9402, (916) 492-2591
• Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - Noon, 1 pm - 4:30 pm
• Eligibility: Low-to-moderate income Sacramento area residents, refugees, immigrants, Asylees, and parolees.
• Requirements: Call for details.
• Areas Served:
  • Yolo United States
  • Placer United States
  • Sacramento United States
  • Yuba United States
  • El Dorado United States
• Categories:
  • Microenterprise Financing
  • Business Licensing Assistance
  • Financial Literacy Training
  • Business Plan Development
  • Small Business Financing
  • Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
  • Child Care Provider Training
  • Minority Business Financing
  • Specialized Business Development