Inclusive Action
for the City

Inclusive Action for the City is a non-profit, community development financial institution (CDFI) serving Los Angeles County and beyond. Our mission is to serve underinvested communities and build thriving local economies by improving access to transformative capital, and advancing policy through collaborative research and community-driven advocacy. We envision diverse communities that have equitable and sustained access to resources, and exercise agency over their futures.

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$3,350,000+

in low-interest loans provided since 2016. The vast majority of the entrepreneurs we serve come from low-income, BIPOC communities.

$50,000+

entrepreneurs in Los Angeles supported in legalization of street vending due to our policy efforts such as Senate Bill 946 and 972.

7,000+

hours of one-on-one business coaching

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Policy Advocacy

We believe that structural change is necessary for communities to have agency and power over their lives and livelihoods. We invest in changing how our governing institutions and policies work to better serve underinvested communities.

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Access to Capital

We recognize that our current financial institutions and systems are not designed for our communities. We develop alternative financial products and services that center the experiences of low-income, BIPOC, immigrant communities and entrepreneurs.

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Community Innovation

Blog

Dec 2, 2024

Investing in LA's Black and Brown Women Mirco-Entrepreneurs

Dec 2, 2024

The Open Air Economy Collaborative joined LA Central Library to host a successful resource fair dedicated to supporting Black and Brown Women street vendors. This event offered a wealth of business resources, workshops, and networking opportunities to help these micro-entrepreneurs who often navigate the challenges of the informal economy alone.

The day kicked off with a powerful screening of “Hollywood Vendor Film,” a documentary that…