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What Makes PeopleFund Different by Josh Wallace

Article by Josh Wallace Development and Communications Intern Beginning a new job can be tough. When I first started my internship at PeopleFund I had to learn a lot of new names, how to make the printer work, and what exactly PeopleFund does. Knowing the mission that drives an organization is crucial…

Article by Josh Wallace Development and Communications Intern Beginning a new job can be tough. When I first started my internship at PeopleFund I had to learn a lot of new names, how to make the printer work, and what exactly PeopleFund does. Knowing the mission that drives an organization is crucial…

Client Feature | Frazier Revitalization

Frazier Revitalization was founded in May 2005 as a non-profit with the mission to implement redevelopment of the low-income Frazier neighborhood in South Dallas through economic and cultural development. Revitalization initiatives are difficult, and at one point Frazier Revitalization was unable to repay a loan that was due. PeopleFund was able to…

Frazier Revitalization was founded in May 2005 as a non-profit with the mission to implement redevelopment of the low-income Frazier neighborhood in South Dallas through economic and cultural development. Revitalization initiatives are difficult, and at one point Frazier Revitalization was unable to repay a loan that was due. PeopleFund was able to…

East Night Recap

Article by Chris Bynoe Development and Communications Intern On October 24, People Fund held its annual East Night celebration at its Austin headquarters. The event was a fun-filled success, with a record setting $24,000 raised to benefit underserved small business throughout the Austin area. People Fund clients, partners, volunteers and staff alike…

Article by Chris Bynoe Development and Communications Intern On October 24, People Fund held its annual East Night celebration at its Austin headquarters. The event was a fun-filled success, with a record setting $24,000 raised to benefit underserved small business throughout the Austin area. People Fund clients, partners, volunteers and staff alike…

Help BIAO Skincare win a $250K grant from Chase!

    Help them celebrate their 1 year anniversary with a vote! Vote for Biao Skincare in the small business grant contest with Chase Bank.  All they need is for you to vote for them and then tell 5 of your friends to vote as well – if they get 250 votes…

    Help them celebrate their 1 year anniversary with a vote! Vote for Biao Skincare in the small business grant contest with Chase Bank.  All they need is for you to vote for them and then tell 5 of your friends to vote as well – if they get 250 votes…

Pitch Party

Are you a female business owner with military connections, whether service member, spouse, or brat? Would you like the opportunity to sharpen your business presentation, meet fellow veteran entrepreneurs, and grow your overall professional network? If so, then join us at the People Fund headquarters for the Women Veteran Entrepreneurs Corps Pitch…

Are you a female business owner with military connections, whether service member, spouse, or brat? Would you like the opportunity to sharpen your business presentation, meet fellow veteran entrepreneurs, and grow your overall professional network? If so, then join us at the People Fund headquarters for the Women Veteran Entrepreneurs Corps Pitch…

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…

Free Document Shredding and Cell Phone Recycling!

            ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions is offering free: On the spot document shredding (up to 3 boxes) Computer, electronics and cell phone recycling* Take-home prevention tips and resources *No appliances larger than a microwave   Saturday, October 5th 10 AM – 1 PM BB&T Bank 6929 Airport…

            ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions is offering free: On the spot document shredding (up to 3 boxes) Computer, electronics and cell phone recycling* Take-home prevention tips and resources *No appliances larger than a microwave   Saturday, October 5th 10 AM – 1 PM BB&T Bank 6929 Airport…

Client Feature | Madson’s HaulinGO by Irene Kwon

Article by Irene Kwon Development and Communications Intern Servicing the State of Texas and beyond from their headquarters in Arlington since 2012, Madson’s HaulinGO LLC is a full-service trucking company known for its high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Kurt D. Madson had decided a while back to start looking into everything he…

Article by Irene Kwon Development and Communications Intern Servicing the State of Texas and beyond from their headquarters in Arlington since 2012, Madson’s HaulinGO LLC is a full-service trucking company known for its high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Kurt D. Madson had decided a while back to start looking into everything he…

Client Feature | Mooshu Trainers by Irene Kwon

Article by Irene Kwon Development and Communications Intern In 2002, Debra J. Bishop welcomed her beautiful daughter Madison into the world. Unfortunately, Madison was blessed with Debra’s feet and there was nothing that seemed to fit her at the time. Inspired by the lack of shoes available for her daughter and a…

Article by Irene Kwon Development and Communications Intern In 2002, Debra J. Bishop welcomed her beautiful daughter Madison into the world. Unfortunately, Madison was blessed with Debra’s feet and there was nothing that seemed to fit her at the time. Inspired by the lack of shoes available for her daughter and a…

PeopleFund CEO recognized at 2013 Austin Chamber Awards

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce recognized PeopleFund President and CEO, Gary Lindner, as the winner of the AT&T Executive Leadership Award in the Small Business Division at the 2013 Greater Austin Business Awards on September 4. After receiving the award, Gary commented, “I accepted this award on behalf of our immensely…

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce recognized PeopleFund President and CEO, Gary Lindner, as the winner of the AT&T Executive Leadership Award in the Small Business Division at the 2013 Greater Austin Business Awards on September 4. After receiving the award, Gary commented, “I accepted this award on behalf of our immensely…