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Centro Community Partners is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA that empowers individuals by nurturing their business ideas. They offer a range of entrepreneurship programs, including online bootcamps and advanced programs, to help small business entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Centro also provides 1-on-1 business coaching and access to capital through Kiva loans and small business loans, helping entrepreneurs access the funds they need to succeed. With their Business Planning App and Entrepreneurship Suite, Centro offers essential tools and resources to launch and grow small businesses, making entrepreneurship more accessible and empowering for underserved communities. Centro Community Partners has served over 8,600 small business entrepreneurs, providing them with $6,851,000 in small business loans and 13,632 hours of business coaching. Their programs are available on the West Coast, East Coast, and internationally, and they are dedicated to restoring a sense of power in underserved entrepreneurs, uplifting their livelihoods, and creating healthier communities.Generated from the website

Movement Generation in Oakland, CA, is dedicated to inspiring and engaging communities in transformative actions aimed at liberating and restoring land, labor, and culture through principles of ecological justice and a Just Transition. The organization focuses on building economic and political power to shift from an extractive economy to regenerative practices, while addressing the interconnectedness of ecological, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Through programs that emphasize resilience-based organizing, political education, and disability justice, Movement Generation fosters a unified strategy for ecological justice and community empowerment. By equipping individuals with the tools to navigate social struggles and promote sustainable living, they strive to engage communities in long-term visions of justice and recovery in the face of environmental and social challenges. Generated from the website