More than ever, we need each other to thrive
That is why Community Micro Lending builds thriving, resilient communities, one entrepreneur at a time. We are accomplishing this through our peer-to-peer micro-lending and community-focused entrepreneurship training programs.
Past & Current Loans
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100Training – Tina
A loan of $5,302 will help Tina complete the Basic Early Childhood Educator Certificate from Pacific Rim Early Childhood institute.$5,302.00 lent of $5,302.00 goal -
100Training – Mojgan
A loan of $5,400 will help Mojgan complete a Post-degree Diploma in Inter-professional Mental Health and Addictions at Camosun College.$5,400.00 lent of $5,400.00 goal -
100Training – Kay
A loan of $5,183.85 will help Kay complete the Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program at Camosun College.$5,183.85 lent of $5,183.85 goal -
100
Training – Francine
A loan of $5,171.91 will help Francine pay for living expenses during her practicum, pay the exam fee and for an exam review course.$5,171.91 lent of $5,171.91 goal
Loans Made
47
Dollars Lent
$215,095
Business Launched
40+
People Trained
500+
Programs & Events
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06
Oct
2020
EnterpRISEing Youth+
EnterpRlSEing Youth Plus is right for you if you are an aspiring entrepreneur under 30 and you self-identify as having… -
27
Jul
2020
Discover Groundswell Info Session
Discover Groundswell gives you the scoop on our immersive programs and the supportive community that will help you put your… -
18
Jul
2020
Chronically Queer Embroidery Workshops
Are you from the disabled and/or LGBTQ2+ community and want to grow your circle? Do you want to learn embroidery…
“I believe that business can do amazing things and that entrepreneurship can be a tool for positive social change and economic development. Victoria Community Micro Lending combines entrepreneurship with the power of community to remove obstacles; empowering others and creating connections. How could I not want to be a part of that?” – Rob Mittelman
News & Stories
April 2020 Update
A note from our Executive Director Reflecting on the last month, I am struck by the power of our many communities to connect, to collaborate and to create solutions to this…