Posts Tagged ‘affordable housing’
How 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…
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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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