Loans for Women

Women Empowered has funds to loan to women who live on the Vineyard and are interested in pursuing education and career development. These loans are dedicated to advance a woman’s educational experience or develop her professional expertise. Each micro-loan is up to $1,500 and available now. Some examples of how the loan can be used include continuing education courses, ACE courses, computers, printers, certification and licensing programs. These professional development loans are funded by Malcolm Jones of West Tisbury. To request an application, call 508-696-8880 or e-mail womenempowered@comcast.net Loans will be awarded on a first-come basis, judged on merit.