Fierce Female Update: How VR Small Grew Her Women Veterans Nonprofit During A Pandemic
Advancing Equity for Women and Girls
Dallas neighbor VR Small has experienced unprecedented growth at her nonprofit helping female veterans succeed in business.
By Lakewood-East Dallas Advocate, News Partner By Jaime Dunaway - Jul 31, 2020 4:02 pm CT
Many businesses have had to scale back operations or close amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But over the past few months, East Dallas neighbor VR Small has experienced unprecedented growth at her nonprofit helping female veterans succeed in business.
The Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center received funding from North Texas Cares, Texas Capital and BBVA to provide grants and technical support to female veteran entrepreneurs. The center helped nearly 500 women in the second quarter and plans to launch more coronavirus-specific programs this summer.
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