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Community Action Poverty Simulation

Social Innovation Leadership Forum

Franklin McKinley Women’s Initiative

The Franklin McKinley Women’s Initiative assists low-income women in gaining economic self-sufficiency through microenterprise training. In partnership with CommUniverCity and San Jose State University, FMWI provides aspiring women micro-entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to turn their talents and ideas into strategic business plans.

KEY PARTNERS

Franklin McKinley Children’s Initiative
CommUniverCity
San Jose State University College of Business

OUR MISSION
We seek to transform community awareness and
generate the political will to create systems change
that enables individuals and families to step up out
of poverty in Santa Clara County.

OUR VISION
Our goal is to reduce poverty and to increase economic
opportunity in Santa Clara County. We are committed to
creating a community that is thriving and self-sufficient;
where everyone has access to affordable health care,
sufficient nutritious food, decent affordable housing,
meaningful educational and career opportunities, and
reliable income that meets their basic financial needs.

STEP UP SILICON VALLEY
(408) 325-5128
2625 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95134

THE BACKBONE ORGANIZATION

Pay for Success

1,000 Out of Poverty

Community Action Poverty Simulation

Social Innovation Leadership Forum

Outcomes Measurement

Franklin McKinley Women’s Initiative

KEY PARTNERS