Yearly Archives: 2019

Puzzles Bakery offers a missing piece for the community

Pratt started Puzzles in 2015, with help from the Community Loan Fund. "I'm a firm believer that every dollar we spend in our communities is like casting a vote for the world we want to live in," says Pratt. "We are so fortunate that the Community Loan Fund was willing to invest in Puzzles Bakery & Café early on-- this allowed us to open our doors for business and fulfill our mission of providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with special needs."

By |2020-02-05T12:11:27-05:00August 7th, 2019|Borrower Bios|Comments Off on Puzzles Bakery offers a missing piece for the community

Out of the Pits rescues dogs and changes the way we think about pit bulls

Out of the Pits was founded in 1998 to rescue pit bulls. Today, more than 6,000 pit bulls have been saved by this growing organization. In 2018, the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region loaned this non-profit the funds to build a new kennel - making it possible for them to save even more pups.

By |2020-02-10T16:42:49-05:00July 30th, 2019|Borrower Bios|Comments Off on Out of the Pits rescues dogs and changes the way we think about pit bulls

Community Loan Fund helps Palace Theatre gear up for future

This week, the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region closed on a loan to the Palace Theatre totaling $390,000. The loan will help prepare this performing arts center -- which is best known for its spotlight performances and twinkling marquee -- for a bright future!

By |2020-02-05T12:41:31-05:00July 25th, 2019|Borrower Bios|Comments Off on Community Loan Fund helps Palace Theatre gear up for future

Habitat for Humanity levels up Sheridan Hollow

In 2015, Habitat for Humanity of the Capital District, with $600,000 in financing from the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region, completed the construction of 13 affordable, energy-efficient homes in Albany’s Sheridan Hollow neighborhood. This project was just the latest phase of residential development for this neighborhood, with included the construction of 30 Habitat homes including both new construction and rehab.In 2015, Habitat for Humanity of the Capital District, with $600,000 in financing from the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region, completed the construction of 13 affordable, energy-efficient homes in Albany’s Sheridan Hollow neighborhood. This project was just the latest phase of residential development for this neighborhood, with included the construction of 30 Habitat homes including both new construction and rehab.

By |2020-02-05T13:28:35-05:00July 22nd, 2019|Borrower Bios|Comments Off on Habitat for Humanity levels up Sheridan Hollow

Community Loan Fund closes on loans to Living Resources for College Experience program

This week, the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region closed on two loans to Living Resources totaling $470,000, to help support their College Experience program at the College of Saint Rose. Living Resources will use the loans to buy two properties near the college that will help expand the program and accommodate more students.

By |2020-02-05T13:33:26-05:00July 12th, 2019|Borrower Bios, Closings|Comments Off on Community Loan Fund closes on loans to Living Resources for College Experience program

Bliss smoothies off to smooth start

Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region helps two small business owners on joint venture, Bliss. The business focuses on juice, smoothies, combined with health and wellness classes.

By |2020-02-05T14:14:41-05:00June 21st, 2019|Borrower Bios|Comments Off on Bliss smoothies off to smooth start
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