Difference Makers are listed on the site alphabetically according to last name.
Tree of Hope Funding (TOHF) is a vision for economic empowerment in African American communities. We invest in PEOPLE and THEIR DREAMS. We are committed to supporting strong and vibrant African American business ideas and enterprises so that they can compete in the open market. Building trust, hope and successful businesses for our clients is paramount.
FACT: The combined annual income for African Americans is 500 billion dollars. This is approximately the gross national product of Canada.
FACT: African Americans reinvest only 3% of this money back into their communities.
"Every people should be originators
of their own destiny."
FACT: According to the SBA, 50% of all businesses will fail within the first five years.
FACT: The SBA cites lack of business knowledge and under-capitalization as the primary reasons why they fail.
"It isn't where you came from, it's where you're going that counts."
FACT: African Americans have played an integral role in building the economic prosperity of this country. With very few exceptions, they haven't shared in it.
FACT: Leveling the economic playing field begins and ends in African American communities.
In November of 2006, we decided to invest our time and resources into Pleshette Robertson. Her commitment to serve African American interests through Sacculturalhub.com already had a five-year track record. Unfortunately, Ms. Robertson was unable to find the capital and help she needed to take her business to another level until she found us.
TOHF is proud to be associated with Ms. Robertson and her entire organization at Sacculturalhub.com. She is truly a blessing for Sacramento and we are excited to be able to assist her in touching the lives of so many people.