Washington CASH is a strategic approach to transform people’s lives and communities - a pathway out of poverty using small loans and business training to build individuals’ confidence, credit, knowledge and assets.

Description:
Founded in 1995, Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help is a microenterprise development organization that provides people with low incomes access to capital and business development training. Through a tuition-free program, Washington CASH helps client entrepreneurs to build sustainable business ventures, essentially serving as a springboard for people impeded by poverty, disability or discrimination to transform their lives. The goals of the Washington CASH program are to generate business ownership, financial literacy, savings opportunities and confidence that will lead to the economic self-sufficiency. Our program is based on the same entrepreneurial, poverty alleviation strategy pioneered by the Grameen Bank, winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. Washington CASH’s unique niche is to provide the first step on the ladder to small business ownership to underserved individuals.

History:
Since 1996, Washington CASH has offered training to over 1,500 people and has helped start or grow over 700 businesses.

Contact person: Michael Skinner, Program Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 352-1899

Address:

2100 24th Ave S Suit #380 Seattle, WA 98144 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.washingtoncash.org

Directions:

We are located just south of the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and 23rd Avenue South in the "Tree House" building. The nearest bus stop is at Rainier and Walker - just a half block from the office. Several bus. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 7, 48, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No