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Operation Tooth Fairy: Turning Oral Health Into Community Advocacy
When Octavia Windom-Wiggins first connected with the Community Loan Fund, she wasn’t just looking to start a business — she was looking for direction. Octavia had the passion and the lived experience, but she didn’t yet have the structure. Like many aspiring entrepreneurs, Octavia had a lot of ideas and ventures that she wanted to pursue but wasn’t quite sure where [Read More]
Crowns, Courage & Community: How Demetria Canty Is Redefining Shelter for Women
Crowns, Courage & Community: How Demetria Canty Is Redefining Shelter for Women When Demetria Canty first walked into a women’s group home in the early 1990s, she didn’t know she was stepping into her life’s calling. For over 25 years Canty has worked in human services “I’ve done counseling, eviction prevention, drug programs—you name it, I’ve probably done it. I just [Read More]
Interview with Jennifer DeGroff, 9-week Course Grad & Owner of TrueIcon, Inc.
The Community Loan Fund was able to catch up with Jennifer DeGroff, a Graduate of the 9-Week Business Course, and Owner of TrueIcon Inc. Jen DeGroff, Founder of TrueIcon Inc., helps individuals and teams break through hidden barriers to find their voice, confidence, and inner strength. Drawing on 11 years in marketing strategy and data analytics, an MBA, and her [Read More]
Dorian Wells Named Executive Director
Albany, NY- Dorian Wells has been named the fifth Executive Director in the history of the Community Loan Fund. Previously serving as the organization's Sr. Lending Director, Wells has been with the organization for fourteen years. "I'm humbled and honored to be named Executive Director," Wells said in a statement to the Albany Business Review. "For fourteen years, I have seen [Read More]
Community Loan Fund Awarded $200,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation To Support Affordable Housing Initiatives
Albany, NY- Celebrating 200 years of service to communities across the United States, KeyBank announced earlier this year the creation of a $5.4M special grant program designed to strengthen Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI's). This program, which was launched in 27 markets across the country, focused on supporting affordable housing and small business growth in communities where the support is most [Read More]
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