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People Inc. celebrates completion of latest affordable housing property
People Incorporated recently celebrated the completion of its latest affordable housing property, Sweetbriar II, with a ribbon-cutting and open house. The agency was joined by Josh Hess, District Director for...
People Incorporated Announces Winners of 2023 Goldsmith Awards
For the first time this year, the People Incorporated Communications Committee presented three staff members with the Goldsmith Award at the agency’s regional All Staff Meetings. Named after People Inc.’s...
Growing childcare crisis could threaten Southwest Virginia's workforce and families
People Incorporated’s Director of Child and Family Development sat down with WCYB-TV in Abingdon to discuss the national childcare crisis, how it impacts rural Virginians, and how Head Start serves...
Weatherization program gives new life to Washington County home
Thomas and Trish Widener have lived on Widener family land in Washington County since they were married in 1975. Together, they raised two daughters while Thomas worked on a tobacco...
Small Business Loan Helps Local Musician Open Rehearsal Venue
Daniel Kelly II, a music instructor from Winchester, Virginia, has always had a deep passion for music. Little did he know that this passion would lead him to a successful...
Kim Hill Elected President of Virginia Head Start Association Board of Directors
Kim Hill, People Incorporated’s Associate Director of Child and Family Development, has been elected as the new President of the Virginia Head Start Association (VAHSA) Board of Directors. Kim has...
Volunteer makes a difference during tax season
Every year, tax season brings with it a sense of dread for many. But for Gene Denton, of Emory, Virginia, it is a time to give back and make a...
Business thrives with community support
Johanna Pearson dreamed of owning her own boutique for as long as she can remember. She first heard about People Incorporated’s business loan and technical assistance services during a summer...
People Inc. helps local cidery thrive
Once a mainstay of Southwest Virginia’s economy, the apple industry has deep roots in the region. Today, local scientists are working to revive Appalachia’s apple-growing heritage in a unique way....
Project Discovery Tours Appalachian State
People Incorporated’s Project Discovery program works with first-generation students in Washington, Russell, and Buchanan Counties to help them prepare for their next step after high school. As part of the...
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