Micro-Loans Program

DIVERSEcity, partnered with Vancity, is offering the following micro-loans to assist low-income immigrants who are ineligible for traditional credit:

Back to Work Loans

Support those who had a career in their home country but for lack of skill-upgrading or Canadian certification, they are unable to work in fields in which they already have some training. The loans are from $500-$5,000.

With These Hands Loans

Assist individuals to buy tools and equipment to enter a trade or profession; or start a self-employed business (i.e. massage therapists or carpenters). The loans range from $500-$5,000.

Peer Lending Program

A group-based program for individuals who are all launching micro-businesses offering small loans between $1,000-$5,000. Successful participants who have completed a self-employment/entrepreneurial training program can apply for a Be My Own Boss Business Loan up to $35,000.

For information please contact our Program Consultant:
Phone: 604.597.3448
Email: microloans@dcrs.ca

Program Information:

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Micro-loans Brochure

Back to Work Loan

With These Hands Loan

Peer Lending/Be my Own Boss Loan

SOURCE: www.dcrs.ca