By Katie Morgan | Online Marketing Specialist
There is nothing in this world that doting, single mom Delia loves more than her two boys, four-year-old Brian and eight-year-old Sebastian. A resourceful entrepreneur, she works hard to capitalize on the opportunities she accesses through Opportunity International to positively impact her sons, friends, and community. “I live to help people achieve a better life than I had - Opportunity helps me improve my life and enrich the lives of those I love.” She single-handedly recruited most of the entrepreneurs in her Trust Group.
Delia has invested four Opportunity loans averaging $200 since 2013. In addition to expanding her business, she accessed two Roof and Floor loans, making much-needed renovations including a toilet to make her home safer and healthier for her boys. Since adding display cases to her shop, where she sells accessories and Avon products, Delia says her customers take her more seriously. Business also picked up when Delia diversified her product offering to include unique handcrafted clothing.
Delia says, “The loans have helped, but truly, it’s more than just the loans – it is so much more than I ever expected.” Today, Delia is equipped to sustain and grow her business with the knowledge she gains through leadership and business skills training delivered by her Opportunity loan officer. “My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation for the social, economic and educational opportunities I access through Opportunity. My community status improved dramatically as I overhauled my business and renovated my home. I am proud of the home I provide for my boys; I no longer hang my head in shame. I have within myself all that I need to be a provider. I just needed a little help.”
Delia’s dreams for herself and her children are within reach because of her thriving business and steady income. “My dream is to move to a safer neighborhood in the future. I want to provide my children with a fulfilling life; I dream of them one-day attending university. I am so thankful for Opportunity. Having hope in my life is worth more than a million loans. I pray Opportunity stays here forever so my children’s children can give their families a better life just like I have.”
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