Collaborative & Funding Partners

Thrive Community Lending is proud to work alongside the following partners and is grateful for their contribution!

  • 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.

  • ACE

    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.

  • Credit Builders Alliance

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


  • 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.

  • Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide 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.


  • Since 1992. TiE has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities.


  • 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, trauma-informed, and strengths-based services. 

Become a Funding Partner.

If your company or organization is interested in partnering with us by financially supporting Thrive Community Lending, we would love to connect with you.  Please complete and submit this short form and we will be in touch.  Or click the Donate button to give.