Tag: Nonprofit

Jul 262016

PeopleFund Accounting Interns Welcome: Evan Chen, Rui Wang, and Yiyi Mo

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Evan Chen Evan joined the PeopleFund team as an Accounting and Finance Intern. In his role, Evan assists the CFO  with monthly accounting reconciliations, audit preparation and management preparations. Evan will be graduating in 2017 from The University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelors in Accounting. Prior to joining PeopleFund, he interned…

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Evan Chen Evan joined the PeopleFund team as an Accounting and Finance Intern. In his role, Evan assists the CFO  with monthly accounting reconciliations, audit preparation and management preparations. Evan will be graduating in 2017 from The University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelors in Accounting. Prior to joining PeopleFund, he interned…

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Mar 12016

PeopleFund Moves Forward in Impact Austin 2016 Grant Cycle

in Accomplishments & Awards

122 Impact Austin Grant Review Committee members have been busy the past few weeks reading, researching and analyzing the over 90 Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) received this year in these four areas. Impact Austin has invited the following 23 organizations to submit full grant applications in the Culture, Education, Environment and Family…

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122 Impact Austin Grant Review Committee members have been busy the past few weeks reading, researching and analyzing the over 90 Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) received this year in these four areas. Impact Austin has invited the following 23 organizations to submit full grant applications in the Culture, Education, Environment and Family…

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Dec 152015

PeopleFund Announces Merger with Southern Dallas Development Corporation

in Announcements, Press Releases

PeopleFund & Southern Dallas Development Corporation to Merge Merger of Nonprofits to Benefit Small Businesses Dallas – On Dec. 8, PeopleFund and Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) agreed to a statutory merger of the two organizations. Both are non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s) dedicated to support underserved small business with loans…

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PeopleFund & Southern Dallas Development Corporation to Merge Merger of Nonprofits to Benefit Small Businesses Dallas – On Dec. 8, PeopleFund and Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) agreed to a statutory merger of the two organizations. Both are non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s) dedicated to support underserved small business with loans…

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Nov 152015

From Trash to Treasure: Ecology Action Brings Local Ecosystem Back to Life

in Client Success, Non Profits

by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications and Operations Intern The following feature is in conjunction with America Recycles! Day, a national day to educate people about recycling and to encourage families and businesses who do not recycle to start doing their part. Former PeopleFund client Ecology Action has expanded their definition of recycling to…

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by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications and Operations Intern The following feature is in conjunction with America Recycles! Day, a national day to educate people about recycling and to encourage families and businesses who do not recycle to start doing their part. Former PeopleFund client Ecology Action has expanded their definition of recycling to…

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Oct 82015

PeopleFund Recognized for Commitment to Diversity by Texas Diversity Council

in Accomplishments & Awards, Announcements

On October 22nd, PeopleFund will receive the Corporate DiversityFIRST award from Texas Diversity Council recognizing our commitment to diversity and inclusion amongst our clients, staff, and partners. The Texas Diversity Council established the DiversityFIRST Awards Initiative to recognize and commend organizations and individuals for their support of diversity and inclusion in the…

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On October 22nd, PeopleFund will receive the Corporate DiversityFIRST award from Texas Diversity Council recognizing our commitment to diversity and inclusion amongst our clients, staff, and partners. The Texas Diversity Council established the DiversityFIRST Awards Initiative to recognize and commend organizations and individuals for their support of diversity and inclusion in the…

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Oct 52015

PeopleFund Receives $75,000 SBA PRIME Award for Technical Assistance

in Accomplishments & Awards, In the News, Press Releases

Thirty-nine community-based organizations across the United States that provide assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs are set to receive $5 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. “By training…

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Thirty-nine community-based organizations across the United States that provide assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs are set to receive $5 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. “By training…

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Jul 232015

Press Release: PeopleFund To Participate in Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston

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On August 11th, PeopleFund will celebrate the launch of the Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston. We will be participating in the program as a lender, and we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities this opens up in our endeavors to meet the needs of small business owners. The official City…

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On August 11th, PeopleFund will celebrate the launch of the Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston. We will be participating in the program as a lender, and we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities this opens up in our endeavors to meet the needs of small business owners. The official City…

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Apr 162015

Client Feature- Soldiers’ Angels

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by Development and Communications intern, Ineye Komonibo Living overseas can prove to be a fairly difficult and taxing experience, even more so if you’re among the one million individuals actively serving in the United States Armed Forces. Extensive time away from home can take a toll on any person; loneliness, emotional trauma,…

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by Development and Communications intern, Ineye Komonibo Living overseas can prove to be a fairly difficult and taxing experience, even more so if you’re among the one million individuals actively serving in the United States Armed Forces. Extensive time away from home can take a toll on any person; loneliness, emotional trauma,…

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Nov 212014

Emprende ofrece a participantes la oportunidad de prepararse para un préstamo

in Programs

La primera sesión del programa Emprende se llevó a cabo este mes. Emprende es un nuevo programa ofrecido por PeopleFund completamente en español que ofrece a los participantes la oportunidad de prepararse para un préstamo.  Durante las primeras cuatro horas, los participantes aprendieron sobre administración financiera, y fueron guiados al realizar su…

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La primera sesión del programa Emprende se llevó a cabo este mes. Emprende es un nuevo programa ofrecido por PeopleFund completamente en español que ofrece a los participantes la oportunidad de prepararse para un préstamo.  Durante las primeras cuatro horas, los participantes aprendieron sobre administración financiera, y fueron guiados al realizar su…

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