Success Stories
Jannus Economic Opportunity (EO) provides the support needed to launch and grow local businesses, build and maintain good credit and champion tomorrow's leaders. Through our loan funds, one-on-one coaching, mentoring and training classes - we equip people from all walks of life with the tools needed to prosper.
Since 2012 EO supported businesses have generated over $12.4 million in revenue, which plugs right back into our local economy.
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Esther Mlebinge
At the age of twenty, Esther experienced the loss of her brother due to conflict in her homeland, the Democratic Republ... -
Helping Hands and a Heart of Gold
Meet Beatrice Nyiramutuzo from Congo Words cannot adequately express our admiration for Beatrice. With a captivating ... -
Reflections on life and owning a childcare business during the pandemic
We had a chance to sit down with the dynamic, energetic Laylo Hamud from Somalia. It’s always a pleasure to hear her p... -
Cooking his way to a brighter future
Meet Ratna Subba from Nepal Ratna Subba is the owner of the food truck Darjeeling Momo. He has an infectious smile and... -
A Small loan Can Make a Big Difference.
2020 proved to be a challenging year for many individuals, and John was no exception. Having lost his partner, he stru... -
The Road Ahead
Gisma, along with her three children, arrived in the United States just a year ago, encountering numerous challenges a... -
Overcoming Challenges and Keeping Family First
Meet Mulisa from DRC Everything single-mom Mulisa does, she does for her family. She’s a devoted mother of four boys; he... -
Building a Strong Family and Childcare Business
Meet Etando Etando has a smile that lights up a room. She has a big personality and an even bigger heart. Her enthusias... -
Small Loan Helps Create Opportunity
Individuals seeking emergency EO loan assistance, such as Jacob, often approach us during a phase of rebuilding. After s... -
A life-changing loan
Nearing 80 years old, Susan found herself falling into a financial hole. After a predatory mortgage tore through Susan’s... -
Getting a fresh start in Idaho
Meet Solange Solange has an inspiring story. Years ago, Solange lost her whole family during the war in the Democratic ... -
Caring for Children Wherever She is
Angel is a joy to be around. She has a friendly personality and a beautiful smile. She is always taking care of others, ... -
Driven to Find a Better/New Life in America
Luka Stankovic from Bosnia has always been driven. Since 1987, his drive to succeed pushed him to do just that — drive. ... -
Amiri Osman - A Life Filled With Art
On the canvas of life, each experience paints a different stroke. No one knows this better than Amiri Osman from Democra... -
Meet John Nahimana from Burundi
Since he was a teenager, John has always known he was good at cutting hair. He got his start helping his brother trim ha... -
The Ingredients to Start a New Life and Restaurant
Meet Salam Bunyan from Baghdad Salam Bunyan is an expert chef. He grew up in Iraq experimenting with different flavors a... -
Hana is Fulfilling Her Dream
Hana grew up in Baghdad, where food, groceries, and bakeries were always a family affair for her. Both her grandmother a... -
Meet Laylo from Somalia
Laylo was born in Somalia but grew up in Kenya. She came to Idaho in 2009 and loves it here. “Boise feels like a second ... -
Meet Scholastique from Democratic Republic of Congo
Scholastique enrolled in EO’s Childcare Business Development Project because she loves kids and wanted to help support ... -
Meet Jaafar Jaafar from Iraq
Jaafar’s store, Al Ahmed Market, is a family business. Not only are important business matters discussed with the entir... -
Meet Christine
Meet Christine from Democratic Republic of Congo For hardworking Christine, family has always been her first priority... -
2018 Childcare Business Enrollees
EO Refugee Childcare Business Development (RCBD) is excited to launch our newest cohort of 5 women entrepreneurs who aim... -
Meet Zainab
Zainab arrived in Boise with her four children in 2013. She received resettlement assistance from Agency for New America... -
Abdi Haji – Umoja Na Uhuru World Farm
If you’ve been to Boise’s Capital City Public Market, you’ve probably seen Abdi Haji of Umoja Na Uhuru World Farm. A ref... -
Valentine (Yao) Sessou-Djokotu – Valentino’s Hair Cut Up
Valentine Sessou-Djokutu came to the US from Togo after spending seven years in a refugee camp in Benin. He arrived with... -
Hasan Abdulkareem – Adem’s Auto Sales
Hasan Abdulkareem left Iraq at 12 years of age and came to the US with his mother and brother after nine years in Jordan... -
Sundus Tawfeeq – Babylon Market
Family is important to Sundus Tawfeeq. Her love for her family, which includes four children, is evident in the cheerful... -
Tino Silva – Intermountain Construction and Abatement
Tino Silva, owner of Intermountain Construction and Abatement, is living proof of the “American Dream. With EO’s help, a... -
Horacio Castillo – Janitzio Restaurant
Horacio Castillo has owned Janitzio Restaurant for nine years and runs it with his family. Recently the owner of the bui... -
Annonciatha Mukagasawa – Annonci’s Child Care
Annonci’s Child Care is filled with active, inquisitive kids. Annonciatha Mukagasawa has worked hard to build a friendly...
