Individuals seeking emergency EO loan assistance, such as Jacob, often approach us during a phase of rebuilding. After serving a period of incarceration, Jacob was employed full-time at a fast-food establishment until an injury compelled him to take a temporary leave. Although he had accommodation at a halfway house, the reduction in income made it challenging for Jacob to cover Read More »
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. He started a cab business that year and has been in the business ever since. Not long after that, fighting in Bosnia started in 1992 and Luka had a daughter that same year. As the conflict there kept Read More »
Meet Jaafar Jaafar from Iraq
Jaafar’s store, Al Ahmed Market, is a family business. Not only are important business matters discussed with the entire family, his store is the continuation of a dream started by his father. His dad had a similar business in Iraq, and Jaafar is continuing this tradition in the United States. His store is located at 4324 W. Overland Road in Read More »
