Helping Hand

We started this fund…

to support black owned businesses affected by COVID-19 and recent looting from protests. The current events have left many in a hopeless place with little aid from federal, state and local governments. We hope to provide aid for not only their business, but the wellbeing of owners and their families.

Even in the recent small business relief efforts, it's been found that black owned businesses received little to no help and will likely receive the same following protest. Grants and loans were not offered or extended in the same way to our community

At Access PR, our mission has been and will always be to support the best interest of small business owners, especially those of black owned businesses. We hope to support as many businesses as possible in a real way.

What is the Helping hand small business Fund?

The purpose of the Helping Hand Small Business Fund is to provide short-term financial assistance due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances, particularly related to COVID-19 and/or recent destruction or loss of business from protests.

Based on need, we will cover full or partial request for emergency aid.

This fund is for the emergency aid of existing businesses. We will not fund the following, including but not limited too:

Advertising Opportunities
Start-ups and/or Prototypes
Growth or Scaling Plans
Industry Change

If you are looking for support for start-ups, scaling, equipment upgrades, etc. We’re happy to share other resources that maybe able to help.

In order to be eligible to receive funding Business must:

Be 100% black owned.
In operation prior to March 1, 2020.
Demonstrate financial hardship due to emergency, accident, illness, or other unforeseen events. (For example: rebuilding supplies due to damaged business, unable to complete employee payroll, facing eviction or unable to buy food.)
Provide documentation (e.g., police report, repair bill, payroll, lease, etc.) for any amount over $2000. Must be registered LLC.

Please note: funds are meant for the support of small businesses, not large organizations. Applicants should submit independent request to help personal businesses and family needs immediately related to small business owners.

Our ask...

We ask that you only submit legitimate needs, our goal is to be a resource to those in emergency circumstances. In the event that we’re unable to assist in your request, we will notify you. Businesses that are approved for funding will only be able to apply every 12 months (as funds are available.)