Accessity's journey began in 1994 with a mission to provide capital and educational support to small business owners. Accessity serves six Southern California counties: Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. Since its inception, Accessity has disbursed more than 6,325 loans to small businesses, totaling approximately $91 million. Accessity empowers small business owners to increase their economic self-sufficiency and create positive impacts in their neighborhoods like employment opportunities and vibrant business corridors. Accessity educates approximately 4,500 entrepreneurs annually through individualized advising, support services, and free educational events The majority of the small business owners served (89%) are from underserved populations, providing valuable access to capital and education for the small business community in the Coachella Valley.