Marvel Del Socorro Sosa Arley, a tortilla maker from Guanacastillo, Nindiri, is one of the most recent beneficiaries of the Community Economic Development Program. With a small loan provided by Bridges To Community, Marvel was able to expand her business and increase production, which helped her pay back her loan through contributions to a community revolving fund for more community projects! read more
Bridges to Community’s Economic Development Program represents a critical element of our holistic community development platform. Economic Development provides communities with the resources it needs to improve the quality of life of individuals and families. Nearly all (92%) of the people we work with are living on less than $ 2.00 a day.