Central Providence Community Loan Fund Spotlight: Haitian.Ish, Anne Rabel
Anne Rabel, the founder of Haitian.Ish, is now proudly serving Rhode Island’s first-ever Haitian food truck. With a background in high-end restaurants, local bars, and catering, Anne has always dreamed of launching her own business that celebrates Haitian cuisine. Haitian.Ish embodies this vision, delivering authentic Haitian flavors to communities across Rhode Island.
The food truck is officially operational, and Anne is excited to share the delicious offerings with the public. Her dedication and hard work have paid off, as the truck is now a vibrant part of the local food scene.
The Central Providence Community Loan Fund has played a pivotal role in this journey, providing essential financial support for supplies and materials needed to acquire and outfit the truck. This crucial funding not only propelled her forward but also helped Anne expand her reach through catering, pop-ups at local bars, and a food cart featured at various events throughout Rhode Island.
Thanks to this support, Haitian.Ish is able to connect with even more people and share Haitian cuisine with a wider audience, fostering community engagement and cultural appreciation. Anne is incredibly thankful for the resources provided and hopes that other aspiring entrepreneurs can benefit from such invaluable support.
Through her commitment to sharing her heritage, supporting local events, and serving up delicious Haitian dishes, Anne is making a positive impact on her community and promoting unity and cultural pride throughout Rhode Island.
About The Central Providence Community Loan Fund
The Central Providence Community Loan Fund (CPCLF) is a community-led fund that provides low-interest loans for people who live or operate a small business or nonprofit in Central Providence. The fund provides low-interest, flexible capital, focusing on those who do not qualify for traditional loans. It is by the community, and for the community. Lending decisions are made by a committee with most members being residents and small business owners in Central Providence.
