Impact Ventures is calling on community members, business owners, and residents across Southern Dallas and Fort Worth to participate in a series of community listening sessions designed to shape the future of financial access for historically underserved entrepreneurs.
The listening sessions are part of the Underwriting Reimagined Project, a bold new initiative supported by JPMorgan Chase and more than 30 local partners, including community organizations, financial institutions, and policy advocates. The goal? To reimagine how credit and capital are distributed—especially for small business owners in Black, Latino, and other marginalized communities.
The initiative is being led in partnership with CoSpero Consulting and seeks real input from the people who are most affected by systemic barriers to funding. “Despite the narrative some may choose to uphold, we remain steadfast in our mission to build generational wealth in our communities,” said Impact Ventures in a statement. “This is just the beginning of some incredible work—and we can’t do it without you.”
Upcoming Community Listening Sessions:
- South Dallas
🗓️ Wednesday, May 21 | 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 South Dallas Cultural Center
🔗 Register here - Southeast Fort Worth
🗓️ Wednesday, June 4 | 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 BlankSpaceFW
🔗 Register here - Southern Dallas
🗓️ Wednesday, June 18 | 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Concord Church
🔗 Register here
Organizers encourage local leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and everyday residents to attend and share their experiences and needs. The feedback collected will be used to inform future efforts and programs designed to unlock credit access and create more equitable financial systems.
“We can go fast alone, or we can go far together,” said the Impact Ventures team, invoking the spirit of collective progress. “Now more than ever, we must build our futures together.”
For more information, follow Impact Ventures and its community partners online, or visit Impact Ventures’ website for updates.