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JUST Community Launches Annual Savings Challenge to Build Financial Resilience for Texas Families and Entrepreneurs
JUST Community today launched its Savings Challenge, a comprehensive program designed to help Texas entrepreneurs build emergency funds, strengthen financial stability, and achieve long-term business success. The initiative empowers small business owners to save strategically while growing their businesses through structured savings programs and personalized coaching.
Justworks Announces 2026 Capacity Building Grant Recipients
Today, Justworks announced the recipients of its 2026 Capacity Building Grants. Justworks.org, the Social Impact branch of HR Tech company Justworks, is awarding three $100,000 capacity building grants to nonprofits dedicated to enabling founders and entrepreneurs facing extraordinary challenges in getting their businesses off the ground.
The Power of Local Leadership: How JETAs Fuel JUST’s Growth in El Paso and Beyond
JUST has now invested over $40 million across Texas — and recently hit a major milestone: $1 million loaned in El Paso. It’s a big number. But the real story is how we got there.
Our growth isn’t because we built great technology. And it’s not just because our model works across geographies.
Wells Fargo Foundation Grants $550,000 to JUST Community to Expand Wealth Building Programs for Texas Entrepreneurs
Today, the Wells Fargo Foundation awarded a $550,000 grant to JUST Community, a statewide nonprofit that provides equitable access to capital and support to entrepreneurs. The funding, announced at the kick-off of El Paso Start-Up Week at the Garden Venue, will expand JUST's financial empowerment and coaching model, which builds relationships with entrepreneurs and focuses on their character rather than just their credit score.
Investing in Women, Strengthening Communities: The Power of Partnership with Texas Capital
Investing in Women, Strengthening Communities: The Power of Partnership with Texas Capital
At JUST, we know that capital alone isn’t enough—women entrepreneurs need community, coaching, and ongoing support to thrive. Thanks to Texas Capital’s investment in our GROW program, we’ve been able to provide all of this and more to Black and Latina business owners in Austin. Through their ongoing support, we launched the GROW community platform, a digital hub where women connect with mentors, peer coaches, and business resources to formalize and expand their businesses.
How JUST and Wells Fargo Are Transforming Lives Through Trust-Based Lending
JUST's partnership with Wells Fargo has fueled our ability to make a significant impact, especially in Central Texas. Since 2018, we’ve lent over $27M with a 99% repayment rate - $15 million of that has been in Austin’s eastern crescent, focusing on women entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. Our trust-based model sets us apart—we never check credit scores, instead relying on relationships and trust to guide our lending decisions. We serve women deemed "credit invisible," those with non-existent or unscorable credit profiles, and provide them with the support and resources they need to embark on a journey toward financial independence.
A Texas-Sized Impact: Bank of America's Support of Women Entrepreneurs
This year, we are honored that Bank of America has renewed their support of JUST in Houston and made a first-time investment in El Paso! Bank of America has been a dedicated partner, and their commitment will help us empower even more Black and Hispanic women entrepreneurs throughout Texas.
JUST Community Selected for MBDA Capital Readiness Program, Empowering Minority Women Entrepreneurs in Texas
JUST Community is thrilled to announce its selection by the Biden-Harris administration as an awardee of the prestigious Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) Capital Readiness Program. The highly competitive program attracted over 1,000 organizations from across the nation, with JUST Community standing out for its exceptional commitment to empowering Hispanic and Black women entrepreneurs in Texas.
JUST Community invited to White House and selected as awardee of Minority Business Development Agency's Capital Readiness Program
JUST Community is thrilled to announce its selection by the Biden-Harris administration as an awardee of the prestigious Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) Capital Readiness Program. The highly competitive program attracted over 1,000 organizations from across the nation, with JUST Community standing out for its exceptional commitment to empowering Hispanic and Black women entrepreneurs in Texas.
JUST and Wells Fargo team up to revitalize Texas economy through women
Nearly all Texas businesses saw a decline one year ago. Today, many are getting back to business, but some are having a harder time to recover. Such is the case with female and minority-owned businesses, 58% of which report being concerned about their viability.
