{
  "id": 13326443,
  "title": "Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/latino-nonprofits-start-their-own-shops-to-make-helping-small",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:06:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/10/09/latino-nonprofits-start-their-own-shops-to-make-helping-small-businesses-their-business"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco's Mission District is known for its vibrant Latino culture. Mission Lotería, a nonprofit, has recently opened a physical storefront that showcases this pride. The store's colorful decor, including pink neon signs and Mexican paper garlands, reflects the neighborhood's spirit. Luis Quiroz, the founder, acknowledges the challenges of running the business in a high-cost city, but remains optimistic. The nonprofit offers more than just a space for selling goods; it provides support to Latino entrepreneurs and artists. Similarly, in Phoenix, Amor Collective, a new shop owned by Stephanie Vasquez, opened in the downtown area. Vasquez, a former nonprofit founder, created a space for Latina entrepreneurs, recognizing the community's collective support. Both initiatives aim to empower Latino businesses amid economic and political challenges.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}