ACCESS Community Capital Fund

To Celebrate the ending of National Volunteer Week last week, check out our Instagram to see what our amazing volunteers are achieving at ACCESS! instagram.com/accesscommunit…

Small businesses make up 98% of businesses in Canada. Powering innovation and local economies. ACCESS helps founders across the GTA build sustainable ventures through programs like the Women's Business Accelerator cohort, providing the support to turn ideas into impact. #Startups

We’re proud to share this impact update from our LinkedIn !👇 linkedin.com/posts/access-c… ACCESS continues to support entrepreneurs with the mentorship & resources they need to start thriving businesses. #BusinessSuccess Check out the full post & see our impact in action!

AI isn’t just for big tech. For small businesses, AI can streamline operations, automate routine tasks, generate insights, and free up time to focus on growth. When entrepreneurs have access to the right tools, innovation becomes accessible to everyone. #AI #SmallBiz #Startups

ACCESS Business Lab helps early-stage entrepreneurs turn ideas into action. From business strategy and operational know-how to planning and digital skills, founders gain practical tools to launch and grow sustainable ventures. Talent isn’t the issue. Access is. #AccessMatters

Community Capital is more than funding. It’s the networks, skills, trust, mentorship & institutional access that help entrepreneurs succeed. When underserved founders lack community capital, growth stalls. ACCESS strengthens ecosystems — not just businesses. #CommunityCapital

AI is reshaping how businesses grow. ACCESS ensures founders from underserved communities aren’t left behind. Our AI for Entrepreneurs program equips founders with practical, applicable tools — not just theory. Innovation should be accessible. #BusinessGrowth #InclusiveInnovation

The hardest part of starting a business? Not knowing what you don’t know. Governance. Funding. Technology. ACCESS removes those barriers through structured programs like Business Lab and AI for Entrepreneurs. We turn overwhelm into action. #CommunityImpact #AccessToCapital

Maya Marcus and Megan Roopnarine, founders of The Why Not Agency, explain their reasoning behind joining ACCESS' SBA Program and how it helped them with their business. For more information about our programs or to get involved with ACCESS, visit accessccf.com

Brought to you by @accessCCF, the Women's Business Accelerator is a free workshop series designed to equip female newcomer entrepreneurs with the right tools to launch their business. Register and realize your business dreams ⬇️ accessccf.com/womens-busines…

ACCESS' very own @OtisMushonga will be participating on the panel at the Small Business Diversity Forum this Monday, October 16 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Toronto Metro Hall!  Interested in what will be discussed? Register to attend here: buff.ly/3LVamiG

As we gear up for the #ACCESSCommunityCampaign, we're excited to share the incredible ways in which ACCESS is dedicated to #EmpowerEveryEntrepreneur. Last year's program numbers paint a compelling picture of how vital character-based microloans and free business coaching are.

In just two weeks, we are launching the ACCESS Community Campaign. Every generous donation of any amount will be matched by the Green Garage Fund up to $20,000. On September 13th, you have the opportunity to empower every entrepreneur by donating to the ACCESS Community Campaign

TODAY is the big day! #GivingTuesday is here, and there is still time to donate to ACCESS. Anything helps, donate here: accessccf.com/give-on-gt/ #GivingTuesdayCA

Can you believe #GivingTuesday is only ONE DAY away? There is still time to donate to ACCESS today in order to help entrepreneurs start their dream businesses through education, mentorship, and small loans. Please donate what you can here: accessccf.com/give-on-gt/

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Can you believe that #GivingTuesday is only FOUR DAYS away? We help build the confidence of new entrepreneurs and business owners, and with your donation, we can keep doing what we do. There is still time, so if you can, please donate to ACCESS here: accessccf.com/give-on-gt/

After completing the SBA program, Marchelle felt she had gained the confidence to apply for a small business loan with ACCESS to help grow her business. Please consider donating to ACCESS today to help entrepreneurs like Marchelle: accessccf.com/give-on-gt/ #GivingTuesdayCA

One of our goals this #GivingTuesday and always is to help people succeed as entrepreneurs. After attending an entrepreneurial panel and hearing about our Small Business Accelerator (SBA) program, Marchelle McKenzie saw it as the perfect way to increase her business knowledge.

The big day is just around the corner! #GivingTuesday is only 8 days away. By donating to ACCESS, you can help us help entrepreneurs make their dreams of owning a business a reality. Please donate today: accessccf.com/give-on-gt/ #GivingTuesdayCA