Austin, TX – September 25, 2024 – PeopleFund, an Austin-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is proud to celebrate 30 years of creating economic opportunities for small businesses across Texas. Since its inception, PeopleFund has delivered more than $235 million in loans to over 5,600 businesses and helped create or retain more than 23,000 jobs. The organization’s direct impact on the Texas economy to over $1 billion with half of this impact taking place in the last four years alone.
To mark this significant milestone, PeopleFund will honor long-time supporters Lynn & Tom Meredith, as well as PeopleFund Founder, Margo Weisz, at a special event on September 26 at 7 p.m. at Fair Market in Austin. The evening will feature a celebration of PeopleFund’s achievements, tributes to the honorees, clients, and a vision for the organization’s future. Catering will be provided by local small business clients of PeopleFund. The event is sold out.
“Lynn and Tom Meredith have been instrumental in our success, donating the land where PeopleFund is located. Margo Weisz’s founding vision continues to inspire our work today,” said Gustavo Lasala, President and CEO of PeopleFund. “With our new PeopleFund 2030 strategic plan, we are excited to expand our program to every corner of Texas and beyond. After 30 years, the need is greater than ever, and the feeling that we are just getting started, persists in the excitement of our team and unwavering support of our partners.”
About PeopleFund
PeopleFund is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and SBA Lender dedicated to providing affordable loans and business advisory services to underserved entrepreneurs in Texas. Established in 1994, PeopleFund has 30 years of experience serving the small businesses, helping thousands on the path to financial security. The organization serves the entire state of Texas from its offices in Lufkin, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Edinburgh, Laredo, El Paso, and Lubbock and it is proud member of the Veteran Loan Fund, a group of CDFIs supporting veteran entrepreneurs and their spouses across the U.S. PeopleFund has delivered over $1 Billion direct economic impact in Texas, having helped more than 5,600
small businesses that have helped create or retain more than 23,000 jobs.
Contact Information
Jenny Palecek, [email protected]
Phone: 1 (512) 222-1005