05/20/2026
Yesterday, we celebrated more than a ribbon cutting.
We celebrated ownership, opportunity, and the future of small business growth.
Sandra Lopez, owner of City-Wide General Contractor's, Inc., officially became the owner of her commercial property through LiftFund’s GLUEE (Growing, Leveraging, Uplifting, and Educating Entrepreneurs) Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Houston designed to help entrepreneurs access commercial real estate ownership opportunities.
For years, Sandra invested in rent while building her business through persistence, sacrifice, and determination. Now, she is investing in equity, stability, and a lasting future for her company and family.
Commercial real estate ownership can help entrepreneurs build wealth, strengthen communities, and create long-term economic impact that extends far beyond a single business.
We are grateful to Wells Fargo for the $2.5 million grant, which helps us advance our mission.
Houston is the starting point, but we believe programs like GLUEE can serve as a model for communities nationwide.
Learn more about LiftFund’s GLUEE program: https://www.liftfund.com/gluee