PeopleFund Blog

Jan 192018

Bloom Lab Member Highlight: Cider Spoon Stories

in Client Success, Small Business

Jess Hagemann has always had a love of words. As a child, she used to write greeting cards for friends and family. In university, Jess studied Biology but quickly found that her favorite part of her degree was writing the lab reports. She changed her academic path to reflect her passion for…

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Jess Hagemann has always had a love of words. As a child, she used to write greeting cards for friends and family. In university, Jess studied Biology but quickly found that her favorite part of her degree was writing the lab reports. She changed her academic path to reflect her passion for…

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Nov 72017

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

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements, Press, Press Releases, Small Business

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…

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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…

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Nov 62017

Happy Birthday to our Women’s Business Assistance Center!

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements

By Allie Quill We can’t believe that it’s been a year since the opening of our Women’s Business Assistance Center opened in Dallas! It has been a year of immense growth and change, but ultimately it has been a year focused on driving women-owned businesses to thrive in their communities. Over the past…

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By Allie Quill We can’t believe that it’s been a year since the opening of our Women’s Business Assistance Center opened in Dallas! It has been a year of immense growth and change, but ultimately it has been a year focused on driving women-owned businesses to thrive in their communities. Over the past…

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Oct 112017

Gary Lindner appointed to NANOE’s 2018 Board of Governors

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Gary Lindner appointed to NANOE’s 2018 Board of Governors Washington D.C. – 10/06/2017 –The National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Lindner to NANOE’s prestigious 2018 Board of Governors. Lindner has been called upon to refine, improve, and strengthen New Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Nonprofit (Second Edition) a new set of…

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Gary Lindner appointed to NANOE’s 2018 Board of Governors Washington D.C. – 10/06/2017 –The National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Lindner to NANOE’s prestigious 2018 Board of Governors. Lindner has been called upon to refine, improve, and strengthen New Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Nonprofit (Second Edition) a new set of…

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Oct 92017
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JPMorgan Chase Invests $1.5 Million to assist Houston-area small businesses hurt by Hurricane Harvey

in Events, In the News, Press Releases, Small Business

  JPMorgan Chase Invests $1.5 Million to assist Houston-area small businesses hurt by Hurricane Harvey Investment brings total storm relief from the firm and its employees to $5.5 million October 5, 2017 (Houston, TX) – JPMorgan Chase & Co. is extending a significant investment to Houston-area small businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey….

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  JPMorgan Chase Invests $1.5 Million to assist Houston-area small businesses hurt by Hurricane Harvey Investment brings total storm relief from the firm and its employees to $5.5 million October 5, 2017 (Houston, TX) – JPMorgan Chase & Co. is extending a significant investment to Houston-area small businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey….

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Jul 102017
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Bloom Lab Client Feature: Women’s Community Center of Central Texas

in Announcements, Client Success

By Anna Wallin The Women’s Community Center of Central Texas strives to create an inclusive environment to empower women in their community. They foster belonging and support for women identifying people through conferences, events, and classes. Through suggestions at one of their biggest events, the Women’s Empowerment Conference (WE Con), they started…

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By Anna Wallin The Women’s Community Center of Central Texas strives to create an inclusive environment to empower women in their community. They foster belonging and support for women identifying people through conferences, events, and classes. Through suggestions at one of their biggest events, the Women’s Empowerment Conference (WE Con), they started…

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Jul 62017
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PeopleFund Receives an AARP Foundation Grant

in Accomplishments & Awards, Press Releases, Small Business

PeopleFund is among 32 community-based organizations selected to receive funds to help older adults build the skills to work for themselves Austin – AARP Foundation has awarded a grant to PeopleFund to conduct Work for [email protected]+℠ workshops in Austin, Houston, and Dallas. This national grant initiative is designed to help vulnerable older…

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PeopleFund is among 32 community-based organizations selected to receive funds to help older adults build the skills to work for themselves Austin – AARP Foundation has awarded a grant to PeopleFund to conduct Work for [email protected]+℠ workshops in Austin, Houston, and Dallas. This national grant initiative is designed to help vulnerable older…

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Jun 202017
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PeopleFund & Opportunity Plus Announce EmpowHER- Financial Inclusion for Dallas Women

in Announcements, Press Releases

Dallas, TX – On May 5th, 2017, Opportunity Plus announced a partnership called “EmpowHER: Financial Inclusion for Dallas Women” with PeopleFund, a nonprofit community development financial institution, and their Women’s Business Assistance Center. Opportunity Plus, a Dallas-based nonprofit organization, supports and funds financial inclusion programs that reduce vulnerability to financial disruption through…

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Dallas, TX – On May 5th, 2017, Opportunity Plus announced a partnership called “EmpowHER: Financial Inclusion for Dallas Women” with PeopleFund, a nonprofit community development financial institution, and their Women’s Business Assistance Center. Opportunity Plus, a Dallas-based nonprofit organization, supports and funds financial inclusion programs that reduce vulnerability to financial disruption through…

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May 112017
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IBM: Superheroes for Small Business

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements, 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…

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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…

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May 102017
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PeopleFund Client Feature: Multicultural Refugee Coalition

in Announcements, Client Success

By John Macapagal Making it through a stringent and exhaustive refugee screening process is just one of the hurdles refugees have to face. They are confronted with many obstacles that keep them from having a smooth transition to a new country. Economic, cultural, and language barriers are just some of the impediments that…

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By John Macapagal Making it through a stringent and exhaustive refugee screening process is just one of the hurdles refugees have to face. They are confronted with many obstacles that keep them from having a smooth transition to a new country. Economic, cultural, and language barriers are just some of the impediments that…

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