Posts Tagged ‘affordable housing’
Meet Mama Faye: Founder, Owner, CEO of Boutique, Taaru Majeure
A Small Business Story Taaru means beauty and elegance in the native language of Wolof Sénégal . When Mama Faye first opened Taary Majeure, her mission was to uplift women with luxurious skincare and formulas suitable for all skin types and skin tones. But, when the pandemic hit, she knew her customers had different needs.…
Read MoreWishing You Happy & Healthy Holidays!
Dear Community, We wish you and your loved ones a very safe & healthy holiday season. Please note our offices will be closed between December 24th and January 3rd, 2022. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year! Happy Holidays, The Community Capital New York Team
Read MoreStepping Up to Bridge Academic Disparity: S.T.E.P. Academics, A Nonprofit Lending Story
Receiving a fulfilling and quality education is a basic necessity, yet many children fall behind because they lack essential academic services. That’s why Lauren Fofana, a former teacher & P.T.A. President made it her mission to provide Black and Brown students with weekend and after-school tutoring programs. As a Black woman living in a predominantly…
Read MoreProud to Partner with Housing Visions for Affordable Housing in New York State
Thirty-one years ago, a group of dedicated parishioners set out to revitalize the east side of Syracuse, New York. They noticed that properties in their area were falling victim to negligence and became determined to change that. Soon enough, the loyal citizens-turned-community developers revitalized the east side of Syracuse and founded Housing Visions; a nonprofit…
Read MoreHow Personal Credit Impacts Business: Johnah’s Journey at Stella Bella Beauty Salon
Kingston, New York // September 21, 2021 After 15 years of hard work in the salon industry, Johnah Incardona was determined to branch out and open her own salon. So, motivated by her clients’ words of encouragement and the desire to fulfill her career dreams, Johnah opened Stella Bella Beauty Salon. And this year, Stella…
Read MoreReflections from Our First Wakanda Celebration
Mount Vernon, New York // September 4, 2021 “We were honored to be included in the vibrant experience of African culture that was the Wakanda Celebration. It was a very festive day in Mount Vernon!” – Teresa Jankovic, Interim CEO Earlier this month, we had the privilege – followed by a warm and generous welcome…
Read MoreJoin Us at the Wakanda Celebration in Mount Vernon!
August 25, 2021 Since immigrating to the United States from Tanzania in 1987, Rose Luangisa has made it her mission to spread the beauty and richness of African culture across the country while simultaneously supporting African artisans. Rose founded Luangisa Art Gallery in Mount Vernon to showcase African cultural artifacts. And, as a way to…
Read MoreTrained By Jake & Breakthrough Fit Co Provide Access to Fitness for People with Disabilities
July 2021 When fitness centers across the country were forced to close once the pandemic hit, it left many personal trainers filled with uncertainty. But, for Jake Allyne, a personal trainer with seven years of expertise, it was a blessing in disguise. While Jake was used to training clients in person, his time during quarantine…
Read MoreCommunity Capital New York Awarded Highest CDFI Rapid Response Program Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2021 Contact: Julie Fahnestock, Director of Marketing & Communications Community Capital New York jfahnestock@communitycapitalny.org Community Capital New York Awarded Highest CDFI Rapid Response Program Grant (Elmsford, New York) Community Capital New York, a nonprofit lender and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is proud to announce that they have been awarded $1,826,265…
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