Celebrating Small Business Week: Bluestone Hearing
An Abingdon-based business is going the extra mile to serve residents experiencing hearing loss. Bluestone Hearing & Tinnitus Care, led by Jennifer Lowe, opened its doors in June of 2023...
Celebrating Small Business Week: The Traveling Bear Indoor Mini Golf
Located in Bristol, Virginia, The Traveling Bear Indoor Mini Golf is a dream turned reality for James Jarvis. James, a full-time welder, had always dreamed of owning his own business....
Joy Orr, a longtime resident of Culpeper, is excited to give back to her community as a local business owner. She opened a wedding and event venue, The Refinery, downtown...
Mark Canty is a third-generation restaurant owner whose passion for culinary arts runs deep in his family. Mark has roots in the restaurant business, as his grandmother was a restaurant...
‘They have been a godsend' -- Home visiting program brings parenting skills home
People Incorporated’s home visiting CHIP program helps families in Southwest Virginia reach their goals by providing support and access to healthcare resources, education and more. Ashley Walker of Abingdon, Virginia...
People Inc. receives grants to tackle homelessness in Southwest Virginia
People Inc. recently received over $200,000 from the Virginia Housing Trust Fund to help fund our permanent and rapid rehousing programs. WCYB caught up with People Inc. staff to discuss...
Single mom combats generational poverty through Whole Family Approach
People Incorporated’s Whole Family Approach combats generational poverty by providing coaching services involving budgeting, goal-setting and more. Since joining the program, Lilly from Bristol has secured full-time employment, purchased her...
People Incorporated is planning a $7 million revitalization effort for Norton Green Apartments, prioritizing sustainable, high-quality housing options for Norton residents. “People Inc. is excited about the opportunity to revitalize...
People Incorporated receives $3.4 million grant for Head Start program
People Incorporated was allocated a $3.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support our Head Start program. “Head Start is much more than just early...
Virginia invests $12 million to reduce homelessness throughout state
Governor Younkin recently announced funding from the Virginia Housing Trust Fund to help reduce homelessness. People Incorporated was the recipient of over $300,000 to help us reduce homelessness in the...
