571 in loans and investments totaling $18.1 million in the district in 2022
Stories from the District
Bernard has achieved stability and is on the path to success
Culpepper,
Virginia
People Incorporated Financial Services
In September 2016 when Bernard Mills was released from prison, he headed for Culpeper, Virginia to be near family, but soon found himself homeless and unemployed. Through the homeless community, Bernard learned about Workforce personnel, who introduced him to People Incorporated, where he secured employment through ex-offender services. While he stayed at the Culpeper Winter...
Lightfoot Apartments: Affordable Homes in Culpeper, VA
Culpeper,
Virginia
Virginia Community Development Fund
Lightfoot Apartments is a new community of affordable housing in Culpeper, VA, bringing 60 homes to low-income families. In Culpeper County, a short supply of affordable rental homes has translated into higher rent rates where housing is available, leaving low-income families behind. Lightfoot Apartments serves as a vital new piece to the Culpeper community, filling a deep need for high-quality and affordable homes for families.
Parkside Apartments is an affordable apartment community in Culpeper, VA with 37 newly constructed homes designed for low-income families. The townhome-style complex offers 7 one-bedroom, 23 two-bedroom, and 7 three-bedroom apartments constructed on the site of a local scenic park. The homes are Parkside Apartments are specifically reserved for area residents making no more than 40%, 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income, addressing a critical need for stable and affordable housing in Culpeper, where these types of communities are typically challenging to find.
People Incorporated Financial Services Story: Kyanna
Stafford County,
Virginia
People Incorporated Financial Services
Kyanna Johnson lives in Stafford, Virginia, with her mom, daughter, and stepfather. As a kid, Kyanna didn’t always feel like she had the support she needed to make good decisions. Eventually, Kyanna developed a drug problem. She was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbery as a result, leaving behind her two-year-old daughter.
