Stanislaus Equity Partners

08/01/2026

FIRST COHORT GRADUATION! 🎓🎉

Today we celebrate a huge milestone for our Manufacturing Facility project, our very first group of pre-apprenticeship graduates!

8 weeks of dedication, hands-on learning, and multiple industry certifications later... they did it! Super excited to see where their skills take them next!

07/31/2026

Building Home-Buyer Dreams From The Ground Up! 🏡✨

Join us (STEP) and Self-Help Enterprises as we celebrate a major milestone in our community: the McClure Meadows Home Framing Celebration!

We’re opening this up to our entire community, come see the progress firsthand and celebrate local homeownership with us.

📅 Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: 3401 N. McClure Road, Modesto, CA

⚠️ Safety Reminder: Since this is an active construction site, please be sure to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes!

A huge thank you to our amazing partners and supporters for making this possible: City of Modesto | Welcome Home Stanislaus | U.S. Bank | Housing Partnership Network

See you there! 🙌

07/29/2026

Let’s get local students ready to thrive this school year! 🎒

A donation of $80-$100 fully equips one student with a pre-packed backpack, school supplies, and a special treat or drop off new supplies at our office by August 1st!

📲Scan the QR code to donate online (Memo:
Backpack Drive) or stop by 1935 G Street, Modesto.

07/29/2026

Navigating the home buying process doesn’t have to be overwhelming.💡

We’re partnering with Tri Counties Bank, Self-Help Enterprises, and NAACP Empowerment Programs to bring you an informative session designed to answer your questions and unlock local resources.

What you’ll learn:
✔️ Down payment assistance options
✔️ First-time homebuyer programs
✔️ Guidance from local Home Mortgage Loan Specialists

✨ Complimentary refreshments will be served!

Don’t forget to RSVP by July 30th. Hope to see you there!

07/15/2026

Behind every great small business is a founder who just needs an opportunity to be heard—and funded. 💡

At Stanislaus Equity Partners, our business cohort participants have spent weeks refining their visions, sharpening their strategies, and preparing for our 5th Annual Business Pitch Competition on September 23. Now, they are ready to pitch for the capital that could change the trajectory of their businesses. ✨

Capital gaps are one of the biggest hurdles for emerging entrepreneurs. By contributing to our pitch competition prize pool, you are providing tangible resources to local business owners who are ready to build up our local economy. 👏

Ready to make an impact? 😊 Here is how to give:

Secure Online Donation through Give Lively: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/stanislaus-equity-partners-inc

By Check Payable to: Stanislaus Equity Partners and mailed to: 1935 G Street, Suite B, Modesto, CA 95354

Whether you contribute $25 or $2,500, your donation is a direct investment in the future of Stanislaus County’s small business ecosystem. Thank you for championing our cohort participants! 👨‍🏫

07/10/2026

Maria: Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Abel and tasting Cariblue Caribbean. The jerk chicken, oxtail in gravy, rice, plantains and corn festival were so tasty!

Abel made us feel like family as he delivered our food and chatted with us about his business.

As many of us are aware small businesses are the heart of our communities. The owners and workers of these establishments are our family, friends and neighbors. Let’s support each other and our businesses.

Make time soon to visit and try Cariblue Caribbean located at: 3801 Yosemite Blvd Modesto, CA 95357 open Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm.

Tell him we sent you 😊

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María: Hoy tuve el placer de conocer an Abel y probar Cariblue Caribbean. ¡El pollo jerk, la cola de res en gravy, el arroz, los plátanos y el festival de maíz estaban tan sabrosos!

Abel nos hizo sentir como familia mientras entregaba nuestra comida y charlaba con nosotros sobre su negocio.

Como muchos de nosotros somos conscientes, los pequeños negocios son el corazón de nuestras comunidades. Los propietarios y trabajadores de estos establecimientos son nuestra familia, amigos y vecinos. Apóyenos unos a otros y a nuestros negocios.

Haga tiempo pronto para visitar y probar Cariblue Caribbean ubicado en: 3801 Yosemite Blvd Modesto, CA 95357 abierto de lunes a sábado de 10 a.m. a 7 p.m.

Dile que te enviamos 😊

Well-liked Modesto Caribbean restaurant at risk of closing. Owner asks for help

06/29/2026

🌟 Ready to make a difference in your community? Start your nonprofit with confidence through our FREE Non-Profit Academy!

Join us for two interactive webinars designed to help aspiring nonprofit founders understand the legal requirements, establish a strong foundation, and receive guidance throughout the process.

📚 Session 1: IRS Rules & Setting Up a Nonprofit Corporation
✅ Learn nonprofit requirements
✅ Get 1:1 assistance creating your Articles of Incorporation

📚 Session 2: Establishing a Board & Filing for Tax-Exempt Status
✅ Build an effective board of directors
✅ Receive 1:1 support with tax-exempt paperwork

📅 Session 1: July 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PT)
📅 Session 2: July 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PT)

💻 Online via Zoom

🔗 Register today: [https://bit.ly/NPAJuly2026](https://bit.ly/NPAJuly2026)

This no-cost training is ideal for community leaders, aspiring nonprofit founders, and organizations looking to formalize their impact.

06/29/2026

📢 ¿Estás iniciando tu negocio y no sabes qué estructura legal elegir?

Únete a nuestra clase virtual GRATUITA "Eligiendo la Estructura Correcta para tu Negocio" y aprende las diferencias entre las distintas estructuras legales para tomar la mejor decisión para tu empresa.

📅 Fecha: 7 de julio de 2026
⏰ Hora: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Modalidad: Vía Zoom

En esta sesión aprenderás cómo elegir la estructura adecuada según:
✔️ Tus necesidades legales
✔️ El nivel de riesgo de tu negocio
✔️ Las consideraciones fiscales

🔗 Regístrate hoy: bit.ly/4xP1j9k

06/22/2026

FREE 6-WEEK BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP COHORT!

Our 3rd and final cohort of the year is heading to Riverbank! This special bonus round is being offered by popular demand upon the request of the !
Get the resources, networks, and pitch competition experience you need to launch or grow your business. 💼✨

🗓️ WHEN: Wednesdays | Aug 12 – Sept 16, 2026
⏰ TIME: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 WHERE: City of Riverbank (Exact location TBD)
🗣️ NOTE: This final cohort will be hosted in English only.

REGISTER NOW!
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/yENYA2LqvQ