{"id":32191,"date":"2026-06-24T17:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T23:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homewise.org\/?p=32191"},"modified":"2026-06-24T17:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T23:08:50","slug":"building-a-sweeter-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homewise.org\/es\/building-a-sweeter-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Sweeter Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"32191\" class=\"elementor elementor-32191\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-357184a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"357184a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b62a16\" data-id=\"1b62a16\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f055892 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f055892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb68e38 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cb68e38\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba992bb\" data-id=\"ba992bb\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb9f24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eb9f24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><span style=\"text-align: start;\">Tu historia podr\u00eda ser la siguiente. \u00a1Hag\u00e1moslo realidad!. <\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #bc6740; text-align: start; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/homewise.org\/es\/buy-a-home-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haz clic aqu\u00ed para empezar.<\/a><span style=\"text-align: start;\">.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-191f185 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"191f185\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Building a Sweeter Future: <\/b>How Homewise helped Pop-pop's Italian Ice Grow<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94041c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"94041c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/homewise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pop-Pops-Italian-Ice-Client-43-1536x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-32199\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homewise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pop-Pops-Italian-Ice-Client-43-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/homewise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pop-Pops-Italian-Ice-Client-43-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homewise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pop-Pops-Italian-Ice-Client-43-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/homewise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pop-Pops-Italian-Ice-Client-43-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homewise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pop-Pops-Italian-Ice-Client-43-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/homewise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pop-Pops-Italian-Ice-Client-43-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Dominic Maestas, Pop Pop's Italian Ice<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85232dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85232dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">For nearly three decades,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poppopsice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Pop Pop\u2019s Italian Ice<\/b><\/a>\u00a0has been bringing smiles to families across New Mexico. What started as a beloved neighborhood treat has grown into a statewide brand, serving communities through retail locations, food trucks, concession stands, and countless special events.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Today, Pop Pop\u2019s Italian Ice employs more than 40 people, operates eight mobile units, three retail locations, three concession stands, and recently moved into a new 10,0000-square-foot headquarters. But the journey to get here was build on hard work, resilience, and a commitment to community.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">And when it came time to take the next step, Homewise was proud to help.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cWhen we looked at this deal, what stood out wasn&#8217;t just a well-run business. It was a team that shows up for youth sports, schools, and neighborhood events consistently,\u201d says Chris Anderson, Commerical Project Manager for Homewise. \u201cSupporting businesses that activate and strengthen their communities is exactly what Homewise Commercial Loans are here to do.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Pop Pop\u2019s Italian Ice first opened in 1997 near Eldorado High School in Albuquerque. In late 2018, business partners Dominic Maestas, Ric Martinelli, Ty Martinelli, and their team took over the company with a vision to continue growing the brand while honoring its legacy.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">At the time, opening a new retail location wasn\u2019t financially feasible. Instead, they invested in a single mobile trailer and spent weekends traveling throughout New Mexico, serving customers at community events and gatherings. A year later, they purchased a second mobile unit \u2013 a 1973 GMC Step Van that, by their own admission, could barely run. But it allowed them to expand their reach and continue building momentum.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Then came COVID-19.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Like many small businesses, Pop Pop\u2019s faced uncertainty as events across the state were canceled. Rather than retreat, they adapted. The team shifted to online ordering, deliveries, and serving customers at local parks. Their determination paid off. The business more than doubled during that challenging year, allowing them to invest in a third mobile unit and continue growing. Today, Pop Pop\u2019s has become the largest dessert food truck company in New Mexico, serving thousands of events annually.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;\">What makes Pop Pop\u2019s so special isn\u2019t just the product, it\u2019s the connection to the communities they serve.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Many customers remember visiting Pop Pop\u2019s as children and now bring their own kids to experience the same Italian ice they enjoyed growing up. Those multigenerational memories are at the heart of the business. C<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">ommunity involvement is equally important. Since taking over the company, Pop Pop\u2019s has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to local schools, youth sports teams, nonprofits, and community events.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cCommunity is one of the core values of our company,\u201d explains Dominic. \u201cWe strive to be a light in the communities that show us so much support.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">As Pop Pop\u2019s continued to grow, their existing 2,000-square-foot facility could no longer support the business.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">The building served as both headquarters and a retail location, leaving little room for inventory or equipment, and storage limitations made bulk purchasing difficult, office space stretched beyond capacity, with multiple employees sharing a single desk.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">The team knew that if they wanted to continue growing, they needed a facility that could support their long-term vision.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Without additional financing, expansion would have been difficult, if not possible.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cWe had reached full capacity.\u201d Dominic shared. \u201cThe limitations of the facility were bringing to impact our efficiency and ability to scale.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">The introduction to Homewise came through a trusted source. Another business owner shared his positive experience working with Homewise and recommended organization\u2019s Commercial Lending program. That recommendation led to Pop Pop\u2019s to explore their options. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cThe business is deeply woven into the community. Pop Pop&#8217;s regularly shows up at youth sports events and school functions, donates a percentage of sales back to those programs, and partners with local suppliers to keep dollars in New Mexico,\u201d said Anderson. \u201cThey serve customers across income levels and are intentional about being accessible to the neighborhoods where they operate.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">From the beginning, the Homewise team focused on understanding the business, its goals, and its impact on the community. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cThe Homewise team did an excellent job guiding us through every step of the financing process,\u201d said Dominic. \u201cTheir communication, transparency, and support helped make the entire process feel seamless from start to finish.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Perhaps most importantly, Pop Pop\u2019s found a lending partner whose values aligned with their own.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cWhat stood out to me was how much they genuinely care \u2013 not just about the businesses they work with, but also about the communities those businesses serve.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">That focus on community impact resonated deeply.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cGiving back has always been a core part of who we are, so it was refreshing to work with an organization that shares those same values.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">With support from Homewise, Pop Pop\u2019s was able to purchase a new 10,000-square-foot headquarters that provides the infrastructure needed for the next phase of growth.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">The expanded facility will allow the company to improve operations, increase storage capacity, enhance product quality, expand offerings, and create more efficient systems throughout the organization.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cUltimately, this investment is about building a stronger foundation so we can continue serving our customers at a higher level while supporting future growth.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">For Homewise, that\u2019s exactly what commercial lending is about \u2013 helping local businesses create lasting economic impact while strengthening communities.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">While some future plans remain under wraps, Pop Pop\u2019s is focused on expanding its wholesale and distribution efforts to make its products more accessible throughout New Mexico. L<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">ong-term, the vision reached even further.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">While New Mexico will always be home, the company hopes to eventually bring Pop Pop\u2019s Itailian Ice to customers across the country while maintaining the quality, community involvement, and customer experience that have defined the brand since 1997.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Reflecting on the journey from a single trailer to a thriving statewide business, the Pop Pop\u2019s team sees more than growth, they see perseverance, faith and possibility.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cWe started with a single trailer, a lot of hard work, and a vision for what Pop Pop\u2019s could become,\u201d he said. \u201cThere were plenty of challenges along the way, but each step helped us grow stronger.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Today, their new headquarters stands as a symbol of that journey. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">\u201cThe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/homewise.org\/es\/commercial-lending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Homewise Commercial Loan<\/b><\/a>\u00a0gave us the opportunity to continue growing our business and create a foundation that will support our next stage of growth for years to come.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">For Homewise, stories like Pop Pop\u2019s demonstrate what\u2019s possible when local businesses have access to the resources they need to grow. Strong businesses create jobs, invest in neighborhoods, and help communities thrive.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">And for Pop Pop\u2019s Italian Ice, the future looks sweeter than ever.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fdcacd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fdcacd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-id=\"cb68e38\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div><div data-id=\"ba992bb\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div><div data-id=\"1eb9f24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div><p><a style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: #ffffff; color: #bc6740;\" href=\"https:\/\/homewise.org\/es\/commercial-lending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"text-align: 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