EforAll Roxbury

Important update: All program updates, announcements and alumni events/profiles will now be shared through our national Facebook account. Please follow Entrepreneurship for All - EforAll to stay connected!

Thank you for being part of the EforAll family. We’re excited to continue sharing this journey with you! 💙

We’re making some exciting enhancements to our program! As part of this update, all future content and announcements will now be shared through EforAll’s national page starting January 15. You’ll automatically become a follower of Entrepreneurship for All - EforAll, and do not need to do anything.

Plus, our free 12-week Business Accelerator program will also now be available to interested Roxbury residents in Spanish as well as English to provide greater program access.

Thank you again for being a part of the EforAll family!

Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing our entrepreneurs and mentors in 2026 as we come together to launch our very first national accelerators starting January 6th. 💡🎉
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¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Esperamos ver a nuestros emprendedores y mentores en 2026. Muy pronto nos reuniremos para lanzar nuestros primeros Aceleradores de Negocios Nacionales a partir del 6 de enero. 💡🎉

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season with your family, friends and loved ones! ✨
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¡Deseándoles a todos una feliz temporada de fiestas junto a sus familias, amigos, y seres queridos! ✨

💡 After working in dental offices for nearly 20 years and practicing dentistry for ten, Dr. Joke Alesh, DMD, MPH, wanted to create a space where patients felt genuinely cared for, not rushed. That vision came to life with Marigold Dental Studio, a general dental office in Rhode Island that specializes in preventive, cosmetic, and biomimetic dentistry, built on the belief that oral care should be as compassionate as it is clinical.

When she launched the practice, Dr. Alesh had little formal business training. After doing some research, she decided to apply for the EforAll Business Accelerator... Continue reading Dr. Alesh's full story at https://eforall.org/fulfilling-a-dream-by-making-people-smile/

Invest Today. Power Tomorrow. 💡Our End of Year Campaign is LIVE! Thanks to , every dollar you give to EforAll is DOUBLED up to $25,000! That means twice the entrepreneurs served, twice the dreams realized, twice the communities transformed. We're off to a strong start. Donate today!

Make your gift at: eforall.org/donate

Make an impact! 💡 Become a mentor with

Mentors are the heartbeat of the EforAll Business Accelerator. By sharing your expertise, professional insights, and real-world experience, you’ll guide aspiring entrepreneurs through challenges, help them prioritize goals, and serve as a trusted sounding board.

Ask thoughtful questions, offer guidance, and watch your mentees grow into confident business owners. 💡

Ready to volunteer? We’re excited to connect and share more about this opportunity! Visit www.eforall.org/volunteering

Mentor Spotlight: Yonatan De La Cruz Mota 💡

Yonatan De La Cruz Mota began his banking career in Puerto Rico before relocating to Rhode Island in 2013. Yonatan currently serves as the AVP Branch Manager for Centreville Bank’s West Warwick branch. He started mentoring with EparaTodos in 2024. This opportunity allowed him to support early-stage entrepreneurs from Spanish-speaking communities by providing culturally relevant guidance.

We’re inspired by mentors like Yonatan, whose professional journey and passion for community development strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem. 💡

Read Yonatan's full mentor story at https://eforall.org/es/yonatan-de-la-cruz-mota-eparatodos-rhode-island/

💡Ethan de Aguiar has always had a passion for filmmaking. After working in the corporate/commercial video arena for years, he founded 8 Arm Creative to help clients tell compelling cinematic stories.

In 2022, Ethan applied for the Business Accelerator to gain “more knowledge and reassurance that I was doing things right,” he shared.

Read Ethan's full story at: https://eforall.org/directing-his-own-business-2/

Share your knowledge. Help the next generation of entrepreneurs turn their dreams into businesses with EforAll! 💡

EforAll mentors help entrepreneurs navigate the ups and downs of launching and growing a business. As a mentor, you’ll:
✅ Provide expertise and guidance
✅ Ask questions that spark reflection
✅ Help set and prioritize goals
✅ Build a trusting, supportive relationship

Ready to volunteer? We’re excited to connect and share more about this opportunity! Visit www.eforall.org/volunteering

DEADLINE EXTENDED ‼️ Apply by Nov 21!

Join our 12-week program for hands-on training, expert mentorship, and the support you need to launch and grow your business—all at no cost to you.

Apply now and take the first step toward making your entrepreneurial dreams come true!

👉 Apply at: https://eforall.org/business-accelerator-apply-now/
Classes start: Jan 6, 2026
New Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2025.

💡Sandra Woodward, a nurse, and her sister Silvia Florez noticed that many Spanish-speaking patients struggled to access the care they needed. This inspired them to launch Pearl Home Care, a service that provides skilled medical care and emotional support, especially for those facing language barriers.

The Business Accelerator gave her the structure and support she needed, from business training to mentorship.

Read the full story at https://eforall.org/es/creando-una-empresa-con-corazon/