Our Mission

The mission of Accion San Diego is to create economic opportunity for primarily low-to-moderate income, business owners who lack access to traditional sources of credit.  Through business loans and support services, we strengthen the roots of emerging entrepreneurs and help them to thrive in their communities, creating social and economic change.

Read the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about Accion San Diego and its programs.

Our History

Launched in May of 1994, Accion San Diego is a member of the Accion US Network, worldwide leaders in micro-enterprise development. Founded in 1961 in Latin America, Accion International and its licensees have micro-lending programs throughout 20 countries in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa.

Building upon the experience of Accion International, Accion San Diego developed a successful lending methodology in 1994 tailored to local micro-entrepreneurs in Southern California’s neighborhoods.  With economic opportunity, these entrepreneurs can build assets and better provide for their families and communities.

To learn more about the history of microfinance in the U.S., please click here to view a timeline of the industry.  This document was originally produced by Opportunity Fund for the 2010 Microfinance USA Conference.

Where We Work

Accion San Diego currently assists small business owners in San Diego County. To find out about accion services in your area check out the Accion US Network.