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Project Discovery students deliver joy via candy express
Project Discovery high schoolers made Valentine’s Day extra special to nursing home residents this year by delivering treat bags. Thanks to a local donor, the program was able to pack...
Dave finds his calling on the road
Dave grew up in Grundy, Virginia, and moved to Washington County after graduating high school. Without a credential or degree, Dave struggled to find meaningful, fulfilling work that could also...
People Inc. now seeking tax prep volunteers
People Incorporated is now seeking volunteers for its free income tax preparation service, known as the VITA program. Volunteers are trained to assist qualifying individuals with free income tax preparation...
A small loan with a big impact
Beatrice is originally from Florida but moved to Southwest Virginia to get away from severe weather in her home state. She has experienced a lot of loss in her personal...
People Inc. wins Virginia Governor's Housing Award
People Incorporated was recently honored at the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference with the Outstanding Rural Development award for Luray Meadows apartments. Luray Meadows is the agency’s newest property in...
Shenandoah Valley business takes off with the help of a small business loan
“Ever since I was a kid,” said Johanna Pearson, “I wanted to own my own boutique one way or another.” At only 21 years old, Johanna has made that dream...
Help your child get a Head Start on their education!
People Incorporated’s Head Start, Early Head Start and affordable childcare programs are enrolling for this school year! Our eight Head Start centers and home-based services promote early childhood education, health, nutrition, social...
Luray Meadows Open House a Success
People Incorporated hosted a successful Open House event celebrating the completion of construction of Luray Meadows Apartments on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The agency was joined by partners, special guests...
People Inc. Works to Revitalize Trammel Community
People Incorporated has been working to revitalize a community in need. Trammel is one of the earliest “coal camp” communities in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia. In 1918, Trammel...
Construction begins on second phase of affordable housing development in Abingdon
Construction has started on Sweetbriar II, the second phase of People Incorporated’s Sweetbriar affordable housing development, which is set to complete in early 2023. Once complete, Sweetbriar II will consist...
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