Dear DreamMakers,
Thank you for all you’ve done to transform lives and vitalize communities through entrepreneurship this year. Over the past 12 months, we weathered economic uncertainty and built upon the largest growth period in our organization’s history.
Because of your work as a DreamMaker, unprecedented numbers of historically underserved entrepreneurs are accessing capital to fuel their dreams and solve urgent problems.
Together, we are creating thousands of jobs and bringing new ideas to life. We are generating opportunities that will positively impact generations to come. DreamSpring has grown to include 27 service states in 2022 because of your commitment to get financing — and hope — into the hands of those who have been historically left out. On behalf of the entire DreamSpring community, we thank you for being a DreamMaker. You are advancing dreams.
Our support of underserved entrepreneurs is catalytic. It has the power to change not only the daily lives of individual business owners, but the future of their families, neighborhoods, and entire communities. The more we nurture economic mobility and opportunity of underserved entrepreneurs, the more vital and resilient our communities become.
Thanks to your help, record numbers of entrepreneurs can finally realize their dreams, achieve financial stability, and create economic mobility in our communities.
As we look ahead to 2023, I invite you to be inspired by the stories of grit, tenacity, and heart that we see each and every day. They are powerful reminders of how together we can build a resilient and equitable future.
With gratitude and hope,
Anne Haines, DreamSpring President/CEO
DreamSpring is a nonprofit community lender dedicated to eliminating systemic wealth inequities and accelerating the economic inclusion and strength of underserved communities. Founded in 1994, the organization provides rapid access to capital and customized wrap-around support to the most vulnerable small business owners in 27 states, focusing on communities including people of color, women, low- to moderate-income earners, people with disabilities, and start-ups. To date, DreamSpring has issued more than 42,000 loans totaling over $465 million to small businesses that support an estimated 72,000 jobs. Learn more at DreamSpring.org.