Tag: partnership

National and Local Community Lenders Announce Multi-Million Dollar Fund to Support Small Business and Nonprofit Recovery Across the South

The Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund aims to support the recovery of small businesses and nonprofits with access to flexible, affordable capital and free business support services across 15 southern states  March 3, 2021 – A diverse group of community finance organizations, including PeopleFund, announced the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR)…

The Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund aims to support the recovery of small businesses and nonprofits with access to flexible, affordable capital and free business support services across 15 southern states  March 3, 2021 – A diverse group of community finance organizations, including PeopleFund, announced the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR)…

PeopleFund & City of Victoria Launch Small Business Relief Program

Small business relief program to begin accepting applications For immediate release on May 13, 2020 Starting Monday, May 18th, Victoria small business owners will be able to apply for $845,000 in COVID-19 relief loans after the Victoria City Council approved an agreement Tuesday with PeopleFund to create the Business Resiliency Microloan Program….

Small business relief program to begin accepting applications For immediate release on May 13, 2020 Starting Monday, May 18th, Victoria small business owners will be able to apply for $845,000 in COVID-19 relief loans after the Victoria City Council approved an agreement Tuesday with PeopleFund to create the Business Resiliency Microloan Program….

National Veteran Lending Collaborative

We were recently featured in a blog post by Common Impact discussing our new and exciting project with JPMorgan Chase. Through a collaborative effort with JPMorgan Chase employees, we were able to discuss economic advancement opportunities for veterans. This led to a coordination for improvements in veteran lending through CDFI’s across the…

We were recently featured in a blog post by Common Impact discussing our new and exciting project with JPMorgan Chase. Through a collaborative effort with JPMorgan Chase employees, we were able to discuss economic advancement opportunities for veterans. This led to a coordination for improvements in veteran lending through CDFI’s across the…

JPMorgan Chase Announces $4.2 Million Investment to Support Veteran Small Business Owners

Part of $75 million commitment to support women, minority and veteran-owned small businesses Veteran-owned businesses report a more confident outlook than non-veteran peers, according to new study WASHINGTON November 7, 2017 – JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced $4.2 million in investments to support veteran-owned small businesses. The multi-million dollar commitment benefits Community…

Part of $75 million commitment to support women, minority and veteran-owned small businesses Veteran-owned businesses report a more confident outlook than non-veteran peers, according to new study WASHINGTON November 7, 2017 – JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced $4.2 million in investments to support veteran-owned small businesses. The multi-million dollar commitment benefits Community…

IBM Workshop

IBM: Superheroes for Small Business

PeopleFund is a nonprofit community lender that provides affordable small business loans and free educational programs for underserved Texans. With a focus on women, minorities, veterans, and low income people, PeopleFund helps small businesses create jobs and build ladders out of poverty and toward prosperity. IBM has been an invaluable partner of…

PeopleFund is a nonprofit community lender that provides affordable small business loans and free educational programs for underserved Texans. With a focus on women, minorities, veterans, and low income people, PeopleFund helps small businesses create jobs and build ladders out of poverty and toward prosperity. IBM has been an invaluable partner of…

PeopleFund & Generations Federal Credit Union Announce Partnership

San Antonio based credit union provides innovative investment in economic development nonprofit Austin – On March 4th, Generations Federal Credit Union (GFCU) announced a financial investment in PeopleFund, a nonprofit community development financial institution. The investment is a five year term loan with a low fixed interest rate. PeopleFund will use the…

San Antonio based credit union provides innovative investment in economic development nonprofit Austin – On March 4th, Generations Federal Credit Union (GFCU) announced a financial investment in PeopleFund, a nonprofit community development financial institution. The investment is a five year term loan with a low fixed interest rate. PeopleFund will use the…

PeopleFund & Easter Seals of Central Texas Announce Partnership

PeopleFund & Easter Seals of Central Texas Announce Partnership Two local Nonprofits Combine Efforts to Create Opportunity for Disabled Entrepreneurs Austin – On March 2nd, Easter Seals Central Texas and PeopleFund announced a partnership to provide business education and access to capital for entrepreneurs or small business owners with disabilities. Together, the…

PeopleFund & Easter Seals of Central Texas Announce Partnership Two local Nonprofits Combine Efforts to Create Opportunity for Disabled Entrepreneurs Austin – On March 2nd, Easter Seals Central Texas and PeopleFund announced a partnership to provide business education and access to capital for entrepreneurs or small business owners with disabilities. Together, the…

PeopleFund announces partnership with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce

By Erica Herbst PeopleFund and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce have announced a new partnership to benefit small businesses in Austin. PeopleFund and GAACC services and benefits are accessible to members of both organizations. The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce is committed to the economic growth of local businesses with…

By Erica Herbst PeopleFund and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce have announced a new partnership to benefit small businesses in Austin. PeopleFund and GAACC services and benefits are accessible to members of both organizations. The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce is committed to the economic growth of local businesses with…

Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber and PeopleFund Partner to Support Small Businesses

Memorandum of Agreement Outlines Role for Each Organization to elevate small business in Dallas Dallas, Texas – Access to capital is a serious road block for small business growth. The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) and PeopleFund announced today an exciting partnership to provide training and capital for Chamber member business owners. The GDHCC will provide training…

Memorandum of Agreement Outlines Role for Each Organization to elevate small business in Dallas Dallas, Texas – Access to capital is a serious road block for small business growth. The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) and PeopleFund announced today an exciting partnership to provide training and capital for Chamber member business owners. The GDHCC will provide training…

PeopleFund announces Partnership with Interfaith Ministries

Houston, Texas –  PeopleFund, a community development financial institution and local nonprofit, announces a  $3.9 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocation to support the expansion of Meals on Wheels of Greater Houston as part of a $12 million project that will rehabilitate Interfaith’s existing facility.  It will also support construction of…

Houston, Texas –  PeopleFund, a community development financial institution and local nonprofit, announces a  $3.9 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocation to support the expansion of Meals on Wheels of Greater Houston as part of a $12 million project that will rehabilitate Interfaith’s existing facility.  It will also support construction of…