Staff Spotlight: People Incorporated’s Amanda Thompson Earns Statewide Recognition as AECP Person of the Year
Amanda Thompson, People Incorporated’s Weatherization Program Coordinator, with her AECP Person of the Year award at the agency’s main office in Abingdon, VA. Photo by Michelle Fleury, People Inc. Thanks...
From Housing to Haute Couture: Meet Arielle Sprinkle
We’re celebrating Arielle Sprinkle, our Assistant Director of Affordable Housing. Arielle joined the People Inc. team in September 2022, but her story of drive and creativity began long before that. ...
People Incorporated’s Financial Services has been working alongside community partners this year to help young adults build financial literacy. Our ReadySet credit building program for young adults helps community members...
We all need a helping hand sometimes. Jovani has lived in Galax for most of his life and is now raising a growing family in this beautiful corner of Southwest...
Once an educator, always an educator. For Susan Haynes, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited stores in Culpeper and Gainesville, Virginia, teaching used to mean working with children inside a classroom....
Blending Arts and Entrepreneurship for Something Beautiful
Stacy Barnette left a long career in pharmaceuticals to pursue a deep passion for arts and creative expression. But rather than looking for a role in a museum or gallery,...
Building a Future for Abingdon’s Youngest Learners
When the head of a beloved preschool announced her retirement, teachers and families were heartbroken at the thought of losing this cherished resource for children ages two to five years...
From Recovery to Results: Dr. Katie McKown’s Healing Story
Dr. Katie McKown is known for turning a challenge into an opportunity. At 17 years old, she was involved in a tragic car accident that resulted in the need to...
When Brad Hindman decided to open an auto repair business, he had no trouble coming up with a name that embodied his vision and brand. Mission Auto Repair, located in...
Danielle Fields named a 2025 Home Visitor of the Year
Danielle Fields, a CHIP Parent Educator/Training Specialist, has been recognized as a 2025 Home Visitor of the Year by the Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals during National...
