Inspiritus founded Thrive Community Lending and continues to provide invaluable support to Thrive as its parent organization including financial support, administrative services, and client referrals as well as technical assistance.

The Georgia Power Foundation is an early supporter of Thrive Community Lending and has provided financial backing to fund our efforts. We are grateful for their investment and their guidance to us as a young organization.

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has been a strong, long-time supporter of programming for our parent organization, Inspiritus. We are grateful that LISC is now investing in support of refugee entrepreneurs by providing lending capital.

Synovus is a financial services company that offers banking, investment, and mortgage services. Synovus has branches in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Wells Fargo Thomas H Pitts Trust
Trust Philanthropic Services provides a full array of products and services through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to private and family foundations across the country, including grant making support.

The Access Georgia Foundation focuses on underrepresented small businesses, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs to launch and scale their businesses through mentoring, education, and community.

ACE make small business and commercial loans and distinguishes itself from other lenders with our business advisory services.

Amani Women Center (AWC) educates and empowers both refugee and immigrant families in the city of Clarkson, Dekalb County, Gwinnett County, and Atlanta metro areas.

Clarkston Business Association is a community-focused organization based in Clarkston, GA. They strive to support and promote local businesses through networking events and advocacy initiatives.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) plays an important role in generating economic growth and opportunity in some of our nation's most distressed communities.

Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) was as a bridge to the modern credit reporting system to help millions of individuals with poor or no credit participate in the mainstream financial system by building credit.

The DeKalb Chamber is dedicated to bringing the community and its leaders together to create jobs and strengthen the economy and quality of life so businesses and the community can achieve more.

The Latin American Association has grown over the past four decades to become the leading agency representing Georgia Latinos. Empower Latinos to adapt and integrate.

Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is the leading national network of CDFIs and a financial intermediary. OFN increases capital flow, strengthens CDFIs, and amplifies the voice of the CDFI industry.

Refugee Women’s Network empowers women survivors of war, conflict, and displacement to overcome barriers and thrive. RWN has dedicated 25 years to supporting refugee and immigrant families.

RICE is boldly pursuing pathways to expand the possibilities for Black entrepreneurs in Atlanta and beyond at a time when ensuring equitable opportunities for Black-owned businesses matters more than ever.

SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE provides free, expert mentoring, resources and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories.

Start:ME is a free small business training program that provides entrepreneurs the tools and connections necessary to build and grow successful businesses.

The mission of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is to promote the health, well-being, and stability of refugees, unaccompanied children, and other eligible individuals and families, through culturally responsive services.