Name
Understanding How Lending Circles Build Wealth in Communities
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Efrain Segundo Orozco, Mission Asset Fund
Nu Lagunas-Sarmiento, Mission Asset Fund
John Newsome, Public Equity Group
Kevin Rafter, Purpose Built Communities
Nu Lagunas-Sarmiento, Mission Asset Fund
John Newsome, Public Equity Group
Kevin Rafter, Purpose Built Communities




Description
Discover the power of Lending Circles, a community-based savings and credit-building program by the Mission Asset Fund. Learn how this evidence-based intervention is designed to help participants save for major purchases while boosting their credit scores. We’ll also explore why relying on tested, data-driven strategies is key to creating meaningful and lasting impact in community initiatives.