Raquel Valdez Sanchez

5th Generation Austinite & COO @BCLofTexas, a statewide Texas CDFI nonprofit, promoting business, housing & community development.

[Raquel Valdez Sanchez @rrvaldez]

@RecognizeGood Love the work of Carol & Jack Speer with the Dream Come True Foundation #SayThanksAustin

[Prosperity Now @prosperitynow]

Proud that @prosperitynow’s 2016 policy idea is gaining traction! Thanks @POTUS for raising up the idea of a #RacialEquity audit so policymakers can address the economic disparities households of color face today & ultimately close the #RacialWealthDivide.
https://t.co/ClIo2KtLMU

[BCL of Texas @bcloftexas]

Thanks Dallas Fed for quoting @rrvaldez for this important story about what small businesses are going through during this pandemic.

https://t.co/dveDGIiTe9

[GAHCC @GAHCC]

We are beyond excited to recognize budding entrepreneurs for their innovative projects that are bound to make a difference! 💡💫✨
Join us: https://t.co/n3WxmfU8a4
#GAHCCStartUp #youngentrepreneurs #GAHCCFamilia

[Raquel Valdez Sanchez @rrvaldez]

@DGarzaforD2 @George4TCCPct4 @mikemartinezatx Same! I would love to get a sign for my neighborhood, Battle Bend Springs, and then canvas the neighborhood for additional supporters who would want a sign.

[Vanessa Fuentes 💃🏽 @VanessaForATX]

Check out this episode of #MovementMakerTV where I talk about the important role that advocacy plays in building movements & changing policy. Thx #firestarter @TerriBWilliams for creating a space to highlight the work that goes into movement building. https://t.co/khvVtj0Zgj

[City of Austin @austintexasgov]

Each council district in Austin has rich culture, vibrant communities, + unique history. Follow along w/ #KnowYourDistrictHistory🏠 as we celebrate the people + places that came before us, featuring pics from the Austin History Center. Find your district➡️https://t.co/I2ayeeXvyw

[Raquel Valdez Sanchez @rrvaldez]

I am proud to serve @caritasofaustin and focus on creating the 2025 vision of “Ending Homelessness Together”

[BCL of Texas @bcloftexas]

Introducing our newest team member, Robin Lafleur!

Robin has joined BCL of Texas and our community development affiliate, Texas Community Builders, where she'll serve as Real Estate Specialist.

[Raquel Valdez Sanchez @rrvaldez]

Thanks to @jpmorgan for sponsoring @bcloftexas to attend #NewStrategies forum @GUBizforImpact to learn about how to grow and manage funds from our generous supporters. #imready

[Raquel Valdez Sanchez @rrvaldez]

Haven’t tweeted in so long...was an early adopter years ago but as life as turned busier I have choose to engage in IG to share my moments. Going to try and restart my tweets!

[Prosperity Now @prosperitynow]

"Robust black entrepreneurship will require an environment where the racial wealth disparity already has been confronted and altered directly." Informative piece on the state of Black entrepreneurship by Brian K. Marshall of @bcloftexas. https://t.co/PrHaUmaQ7n #BlackHistoryMonth

[Raquel Valdez Sanchez @rrvaldez]

Are We There Yet? – The State of Black Business and The Path to Wealth: https://t.co/vXN8gl2hN9 #bcloftexas #CDFIsareneeded

[BCL of Texas @bcloftexas]

Where do you want to take your business in 2019? BCL can help take you there, with our Small & Diverse Growth Fund for minority-owned businesses.

[Prosperity Now @prosperitynow]

This employer-based small dollar loan program that can help employees improve their financial well-being. See more from this @Chase and @bcloftexas study: https://t.co/j8mB2akLFD

[BCL of Texas @bcloftexas]

We love our Veteran small loan customers! Dave Demorrow started All Era Militaria in Temple, TX, with just two duffel bags of military gear after he left the army - and now has a store, an Air Soft play field, and a military museum.

https://t.co/Mco5M8VtZm

[BCL of Texas @bcloftexas]

Check out Cruz Oliver Correa speaking at the @UnitedWayDallas Financial Inclusion Roundtable on solutions for employees to replace payday loan products with affordable, employer-based lending through the Community Loan Center program.

[Raquel Valdez Sanchez @rrvaldez]

Happy Father’s Day at #Pluckers

[Dallas Zero Waste @dallaszerowaste]

Congratulations to @bcloftexas on becoming #GreenBusiness certified in #Dallas. BCL of Texas is a 501(c)(3) #nonprofit economic development organization providing lending, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and community development programs.