Other Resources - The Merchants Fund Philadelphia

People’s Emergency Center of Philadelphia

PEC nurtures families, strengthens neighborhoods, and drives change. We are committed to increasing equity and opportunity throughout our entire community. We provide comprehensive supportive services to homeless women and their children, revitalize our West Philadelphia neighborhood, and advocate for social justice.

LISC Philadelphia

Philadelphia Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a catalyst for community change, working with partners to strengthen neighborhoods and improve the lives of residents. They combine corporate, government, and philanthropic resources to equip underserved communities with the capital, strategy and know-how to become places where people can thrive.

Esperanza

Driven by the biblical mandate to serve the “least of these” (Matt. 25:40), we strengthen Hispanic communities. We carry out this mission through a variety of programs and services that are all designed to empower people through education, economic development, and advocacy.

Entrepreneur Works

Entrepreneur Works' mission is to provide entrepreneurs of microenterprises and small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region with the support and tools they need to thrive!

Kauffman Entrepreneurs

Kauffman Entrepreneurs is a site to help business leaders, lenders, beginner and mature businesses grow their great ideas, financially plan, understand their legal landscape and market successfully. It's a free online educational resource dedicated to entrepreneurship.

Sustainable Business Network

The mission of the Sustainable Business Network is to build a just, green, and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region. They accomplish this by educating and growing a broad base of local, independent businesses and educating policymakers and the public.

Community First Fund

Community First Fund is a mission-driven nonprofit lending institution facilitating access to capital and technical assistance in the Philadelphia Region and across Eastern PA. They align capital, knowledge, and advocacy to advance access to financial services, business ownership, housing, and community development. ¡Hablan Español!

African American Chamber of Commerce

The African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ, and DE is a membership organization that serves businesses in the public, private and independent sector who are committed to supporting the economic empowerment and growth of African-American businesses located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware.

Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting the advancement and economic growth of Hispanic businesses and professionals in the greater Philadelphia region.