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Press Releases
PeopleFund and Dallas PLAN Fund Announce Merger
Two Texas micro-lending organizations with extensive track records of success, PeopleFund of Austin, Texas, and PLAN Fund of Dallas, Texas, are pleased to announce their merger effective March 31, 2012. This combination significantly increases available resources and strengthens their ability … Continue reading
PeopleFund participant in Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses Initiative”
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), the nation’s leading network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative announced that PeopleFund is one of the 21 distinguished participants of the 10,000 Small Businesses CDFI … Continue reading
PeopleFund hosts Art Auction for Japan Relief
Austin’s award-winning, highly-collected artists Will Klemm, Shawn Camp, and Jan Heaton are joining more than 50 local area artists to raise money to aid the people of Japan devastated by earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. Paintings, mosaics, and other forms … Continue reading
PeopleFund Designated for Microlending Intermediary
PeopleFund has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration as an SBA certified microloan intermediary. Continue reading
Society of American Mosaic Artists Create Art Mural for PeopleFund
THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MOSAIC ARTISTS WORKED AROUND THE CLOCK TO CREATE ART MURAL FOR PeopleFund OF AUSTIN More than a hundred members of the Society of American Mosaic Artists’ (SAMA) volunteered their time and talent on February 16th & … Continue reading
PeopleFund’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Headquarters
For immediate release October 22, 2010 Contact: Ayleen Pérez / Communications Manager / 512.698.9060 PeopleFund’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Headquarters The Meredith Family, Pedro Garza, Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Other Supporters Celebrate Completion of LEED Silver Certified Center for … Continue reading
East Night GALA at PeopleFund’s New Headquarters Will Honor Former CEO Margo Weisz and Local Small Business Owners
For Immediate Release September 22, 2010 East Night GALA at PeopleFund’s New Headquarters Will Honor Former CEO Margo Weisz and Local Small Business Owners Carnival Includes Building Tours, Local Food Vendors, and Over 30 Performers PeopleFund and BBVA Compass Present … Continue reading
PeopleFund CEO Margo Weisz Steps Down After 15 Years
For Immediate Release January 25, 2010 PeopleFund CEO Margo Weisz Steps Down After 15 Years Weisz’s Departure Met with Support from Board and Staff as Organization Enjoys its Strongest Position in History AUSTIN, January 25 – Margo Weisz, Founder and … Continue reading
PeopleFund’s Groundbreaking Ceremony Held at Construction Site of New Building
For immediate release January 21, 2010 PeopleFund’s Groundbreaking Ceremony Held at Construction Site of New Building Jack McDonald, Will Meredith and Other Supporters Gear Up with Hard Hats & Shovels to Kick Off Construction of LEED Silver Certified Center For … Continue reading
PeopleTalk Speaker Discusses “The Role of Micro-Lending in the U.S.”
AUSTIN, Texas – December 9, 2009 – PeopleFund welcomes Lisa Servon, Dean of Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy, who will be leading a discussion on “The Role of Micro-Lending in the U.S.” as part of our … Continue reading
