Author Archives: awashington@trufund.org

TruFund Financial Services, Inc. Today Announced Stephanie Kabore Joins its Senior Leadership Team as Senior Vice President | Chief Financial Officer

New York, New York, December 2, 2024 – TruFund Financial Services, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome, Stephanie Kabore to our Leadership Team as the Senior Vice President | Chief Financial Officer.   As a member of the senior leadership team, Kabore will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for overseeing […]

Empowerment Reinvestment Fund, LLC. Secures $40 Million Allocation as Part of U.S. Department of Treasury’s New Markets Tax Credit Program

Subsidiary of TruFund Financial Services Receives Prestigious Allocation, Poised to Drive Economic Growth in Low-Income Communities Nationwide, Bringing Total Allocations to $430 Million Over 12 Years FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – September 20, 2024 – The Empowerment Reinvestment Fund, LLC., a subsidiary of TruFund Financial Services, is proud to announce its inclusion in […]

TRUIMPACT | Nanzaram LLC

Nade Coulibaly-Doucoure is a dynamic business owner whose journey of growth and resilience has been significantly bolstered by her strategic partnership with TruFund. With a passion for creating job opportunities and improving her community, Coulibaly-Doucoure has successfully established two thriving businesses: a janitorial cleaning service and a maintenance company specializing in painting, tile floor installation, […]

TruFund Remembers Charles Foster

January 4, 1953 – May 9, 2024 In Memory of Mr. Charles Foster It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Charles Foster, our esteemed Chief Financial Officer at TruFund Financial Services. Charles was a pillar of strength and wisdom within our TruFund family. His unwavering dedication, exceptional financial acumen, and […]

TRUIMPACT ANNOUCEMENT | ERF Wins Novogradac 2024 Metro QLICI of the Year Award

New York, NY – June 4, 2024 – Empowerment Reinvestment Fund, LLC (ERF), a subsidiary of TruFund Financial Services, has been awarded the Novogradac 2024 Metro QLICI of the Year Award for its work with Custom Foods of America in Knoxville, Tennessee. ERF has been recognized for its contribution to community development and economic opportunity, as […]

TRUIMPACT STORY | Diki Daycare

Diki Daycare Success Story Established in 2005, Diki Daycare Center has since become a cornerstone of early child childcare, serving families in both New York City and the Boston area. Fueled by personal experience, founder and owner Tsering Diki shares how TruFund Financial Services was a vital partner in her efforts to provide quality care […]

TRUIMPACT STORY | Tre’s Street Kitchen

In the face of adversity, some entrepreneurs not only survive but thrive, showcasing remarkable resilience and innovation. Kristen Smith, co-founder of Tre’s Street Kitchen, embodies this spirit as she shares the inspiring journey of her business’s evolution and the pivotal role played by TruFund Financial Services along the way. Established in 2020, Tre’s Street Kitchen […]

TruFund Welcomes Jerrel Duffy as Vice President of Impact Investments

NEW YORK, NY – February 5, 2024 – TruFund Financial Services is excited to announce that Jerrel Duffy, Jr. has joined TruFund as the Vice President of Impact Investments, starting Monday, February 5, 2024.  He will be joining the Structured Lending & Investments team focused on providing access to capital to historically under-resourced affordable housing […]

TRUIMPACT STORY | Mayan Financial LLC

Mayan Financial LLC has been delivering exceptional tax and accounting services to the Houston, Texas community for over three years. Specializing in assisting native Spanish speakers, Mayan Financial provides a unique blend of comfort and expertise to its clients.  According to Chief Executive Officer Percy Pelaez, the company has greatly benefited from its partnership with […]

TRUIMPACT ANNOUNCEMENT – TruFund Financial Services Congratulates Monica Edwards for Being Named in the 2023 Responsible 100

NEW YORK, NY | January 2, 2024 – TruFund Financial Services is proud to announce that Monica Edwards, Senior Vice President & Director of New Markets Tax Credit at TruFund, has been recognized as one of the “2023 Responsible 100” by City & State New York. The Responsible 100 program, an initiative by City & […]