Camp Little Notch promotes strong, resilient women
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region loaned Camp Little Notch the money they needed to purchase a former Girl Scout camp, to secure the camp for future generations of young women.
Category: Borrower Bios
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.”
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.
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!
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.
Faisal focuses on everyday foods – not far from home
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region loaned small business owner, Mahroof Karim the funds he needed to transform his market from a corner store into a grocery store.
Coiled gives clients the power to reclaim their natural, curly hair
In 1997, Lavida Barkley embarked on a quest to discover her Natural hair. Along the way, she became an avid lover of curls, and a firm believer in the ultimate potential of each person’s own natural hair. In 2017, she opened her own salon, Coiled, to create a space that…
STEAM Garden tech incubator planted on Central Avenue
The Albany STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Garden is on the cusp of opening their first floor co-working space this fall. This project is located in the former St. Patrick’s School near Central Avenue and N. Lake. It is the realization of a longtime goal of the Central…
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.
From hobby to Harlem Fashion Week, Kema’s Kreations hits runway
Small business owner gets help from Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region. Loan Fund provides small business loans, training, and office space to local entrepreneurs.
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.”
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.
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!
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.
Faisal focuses on everyday foods – not far from home
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region loaned small business owner, Mahroof Karim the funds he needed to transform his market from a corner store into a grocery store.
Coiled gives clients the power to reclaim their natural, curly hair
In 1997, Lavida Barkley embarked on a quest to discover her Natural hair. Along the way, she became an avid lover of curls, and a firm believer in the ultimate potential of each person’s own natural hair. In 2017, she opened her own salon, Coiled, to create a space that…
STEAM Garden tech incubator planted on Central Avenue
The Albany STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Garden is on the cusp of opening their first floor co-working space this fall. This project is located in the former St. Patrick’s School near Central Avenue and N. Lake. It is the realization of a longtime goal of the Central…
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.
From hobby to Harlem Fashion Week, Kema’s Kreations hits runway
Small business owner gets help from Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region. Loan Fund provides small business loans, training, and office space to local entrepreneurs.