A Latina leader from South Texas discusses her roots.
, estimates 25,000 small businesses in 15 states have received nearly half a billion dollars in loans of under $50,000 or less.“We have got 96% of it paid back,” saidShe said small business owners understand that, unlike banks that are highly regulated, LiftFund is a nonprofit with more leeway.
Coming to the rescue of small business owners when they need it most, Barrera said in a sense what she was meant to do.When she wanted a new bicycle, Barrera said her mother told her no, she already had a perfectly good bike.Little Janie asked, “If raise the money, can I buy that bike?” And she said, “Sure, how are you going to raise the money?”
Although her decision to become a nun after high school had gotten a mixed reaction from her parents, Barrera entered the convent.
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