Thanks for celebrating a year of progress and resilience with us at an uplifting afternoon fundraiser honoring the achievements of Black entrepreneurs. Together, we’re breaking down barriers to capital, creating job opportunities, building generational wealth, and taking meaningful steps to close the racial wealth gap.
Black Cooperative Impact Fund (BCIF) is a 501(c)3, community-based organization that provides microloans to the Black community through pooled dollars and raises awareness about the importance of economic empowerment, equity, and wealth building, with a specific focus on communities in the Southern California region. Learn more ›
To provide a dedicated, reliable, and perpetual source of capital to create assets and build wealth for, and within, the Black community, while also serving as a catalytic force for building a critical mass movement of change based on economic imperatives. Learn more ›
Founder/CEO & Visionary, MYAVANA
Candace Mitchell leads the pioneering beauty tech company, MYAVANA, with the aim of revolutionizing personal and professional textured hair care through data-driven science and technology. MYAVANA received a $10K BCIF microloan in 2019 to help the company launch the beta version of their HairAI™ mobile app, which was a major catalyst for growth. In 2024, MYAVANA closed a $5.9M investment round and is poised to grow into the leading AI solution for hair care. We’re proud to have been part of MYAVANA’s journey and will honor Mitchell at our holiday event.
Saturday, December 7
1:00 - 5:00 PM @ Honeypot, LA
Join the BCIF annual fundraiser and celebrate with a community committed to building even greater resources for the year ahead. Your charitable donations will directly support zero-interest microloans—from $10,000 to $50,000—empowering Black-owned businesses to start, grow, and thrive.
