Antonio Garcia in front of his small carpentry business called Abzuya.
Walla Walla Micro-Business Assistance Program (MBA) Applications Now Open

Apply now to our six-month grant and business education program for entrepreneurs in Walla Walla, WA. Solicitudes disponibles en español.

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our mission

We invest in communities, uncover breakthrough solutions, and fight for equitable opportunities across the Pacific Northwest.

  • 17,610

    local clients served across our programs

  • $11.3m

    into the local community in loans and grants

  • 80%

    clients from historically underserved communities

  • 2,272

    businesses started or strengthened
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In the community – M&M Marketplace + Pollos Aguilar
The M&M Marketplace is a weekend market in Hillsboro, Oregon that is filled with goods and flavors from across Latin America. They've supported businesses like Pollos Aguilar with business education classes from Mercy Corps Northwest.
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2021 Northwest Made Holiday Market
Shop from 100+ local businesses at the 8th annual Northwest Made Holiday Market at ShopNorthwestMade.org from November 26-Dec 31, 2021
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Stories from Vancouver – Summer Brown of Therapeutic Change
Summer Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Vancouver, Washington. She strives to offer counseling to individuals, partners, families and beyond through a culturally affirming approach.
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Tips for Women Business Owners
Women face specific challenges when it comes to business ownership, and Mercy Corps Northwest is here to help.
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Dakima Maria Builds A Beauty Empire in Vancouver
Based in Vancouver, Washington, Dakima Maria works as a traveling hair stylist, fashion designer, cosmetic line creator and author.
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Stories from Vancouver – Eddy Holford of Xpresso 2 U
Eddy Holford Brings Xpresso 2 U to Vancouver Coffee in a Flash. Learn more about how Eddy Holford of Xpresso 2 U partnered with Mercy Corps Northwest to keep his business thriving.
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What we do

Our programs support up to 2,100 small business owners each year, support successful futures beyond prison, improve services at more than 30 local nonprofits, and fuel under-resourced communities with disaster preparedness knowledge. We operate programs in Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, Washington; Walla Walla, Washington; and the Puget Sound area— where we welcome 2,400+ clients through our doors each year.

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