ACCION USA is a nonprofit organization that provides microloans and financial education to low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs in the US. It was established in 1991 and has since lent over $118 million to help small business owners start or expand their businesses. ACCION USA's typical clients are women and minorities, and it aims to empower underserved groups through access to capital. High school students can help by raising awareness of microfinance and fundraising to support ACCION USA's mission of creating jobs and strengthening local economies through small business lending.