PeopleFund Blog

Mar 22012

Pitching Some Good

in SXSW

Our friendly neighbor Center 61 has become quite the SXSW aficionado this year. Not only are they helping us out with our 17th Street Party, but they’re also hosting their own social entrepreneurship meetup on March 12 at 5 p.m. at the Center61 space. The event is a partnership with StartSomeGood.com, a…

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Our friendly neighbor Center 61 has become quite the SXSW aficionado this year. Not only are they helping us out with our 17th Street Party, but they’re also hosting their own social entrepreneurship meetup on March 12 at 5 p.m. at the Center61 space. The event is a partnership with StartSomeGood.com, a…

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Feb 282012

We Love SnoBall and You Should Too

in SXSW

Yes, this is our valentine to SnoBall. And not just because SnoBall is helping us out with our SXSW party. SnoBall is awesome for so many other reasons. They’re changing the way people support the causes and nonprofits they love by making giving a daily activity that you share with your friends….

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Yes, this is our valentine to SnoBall. And not just because SnoBall is helping us out with our SXSW party. SnoBall is awesome for so many other reasons. They’re changing the way people support the causes and nonprofits they love by making giving a daily activity that you share with your friends….

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Feb 212012

Why We’re Doing This

in SXSW

We’re throwing a party! That’s right–we’re getting in on the unofficial SXSW action this year by throwing a party at our place.

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We’re throwing a party! That’s right–we’re getting in on the unofficial SXSW action this year by throwing a party at our place.

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Dec 72011

At home with John Paul and Eloise DeJoria

in In the News

Excellent article in Austin Fit Magazine about our upcoming PeopleTalk guest speaker John Paul DeJoria, on his lifelong commitment to service and philanthropy. Read the article here.

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Excellent article in Austin Fit Magazine about our upcoming PeopleTalk guest speaker John Paul DeJoria, on his lifelong commitment to service and philanthropy. Read the article here.

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Nov 32011

PeopleFund to apply for Create Jobs for USA initiative with Starbucks and OFN

in Announcements

As an active member of the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), PeopleFund has been invited to apply to participate in the new Create Jobs of USA initiative that launched at Starbucks locations nationwide on 11/1/2011. Donations made at Starbucks locations or online will be pooled and distributed by OFN to localized CDFIs nationwide…

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As an active member of the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), PeopleFund has been invited to apply to participate in the new Create Jobs of USA initiative that launched at Starbucks locations nationwide on 11/1/2011. Donations made at Starbucks locations or online will be pooled and distributed by OFN to localized CDFIs nationwide…

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Nov 12011

East Austin Studio Tour coming up

in Announcements

E.A.S.T. [East Austin Studio Tour] is coming up, November 12th – 20th. Many spaces in East Austin will be transformed into venues for Austin artists to display their works and talents. One of those spaces will be PeopleFund client, Austin Lumber Company. See the flier below for more details on when and where…

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E.A.S.T. [East Austin Studio Tour] is coming up, November 12th – 20th. Many spaces in East Austin will be transformed into venues for Austin artists to display their works and talents. One of those spaces will be PeopleFund client, Austin Lumber Company. See the flier below for more details on when and where…

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Oct 282011

Austin Habitat to manage PeopleTrust, rename program

in Announcements, In the News

Austin Habitat for Humanity will take over management of PeopleFund’s PeopleTrust program. The board of directors of PeopleFund and Austin Habitat for Humanity have unanimously agreed to transfer the operations of PeopleTrust, and are renaming it Austin Habitat Trust. Read the full story on ABJ website  

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Austin Habitat for Humanity will take over management of PeopleFund’s PeopleTrust program. The board of directors of PeopleFund and Austin Habitat for Humanity have unanimously agreed to transfer the operations of PeopleTrust, and are renaming it Austin Habitat Trust. Read the full story on ABJ website  

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Sep 302011

East Night 2011 featured on Austin 360’s Out and About

in Announcements

PeopleFund is pleased to have wrapped up another fine event season by hosting its annual East Night celebration as well as its Economic Summit – Growing Complete Communities. Check out details on East Night by going to the Out and About section of Austin 360 blogs.

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PeopleFund is pleased to have wrapped up another fine event season by hosting its annual East Night celebration as well as its Economic Summit – Growing Complete Communities. Check out details on East Night by going to the Out and About section of Austin 360 blogs.

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