Ruben Childs

Ruben Childs and his wife Mariguax are a hardworking couple from South Minneapolis, they are striving to build a better, more stable future for their children and their community. In 2013, Ruben started a small business called Turnover Commercial Cleaning Services which picks up used appliances, furniture and junk for sorting and recycling.

When Ruben’s only business vehicle needed repairs, MCCD (the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers) nominated Ruben for a Microgrant. Since making the necessary repairs to their business truck, the company has been successful with a 67% increase over the prior 12 months.