TruImpact Stories
TRUIMPACT STORY | Jitaol Engineering
Headquartered in Fort Worth Texas, Jitaol Engineering is a versatile engineering company with more than 50 years of combined personnel experience. From construction to several forms of engineering services, professionals at Jitaol Engineering work to provide proven results for their client’s complex...
TRUIMPACT STORY | Design Architecture Art
“We believe that we have found, in you, a company that is genuine, serious and responsible.” That is what Neudes Valbuena, business owner of Design Architecture Art LLC, says about her company’s partnership with TruFund Financial Services. As the owner of a HVAC construction company serving San Ant...
TRUIMPACT STORY | Lakou Cafe
Cassandre’s journey from the corporate world to becoming the owner and general manager of Lakou Cafe in Weeksville, Brooklyn, is an inspiring tale of transformation and community impact. Recognizing the need for a space that would bring the community together, offer healthy food options, and p...
TRUIMPACT STORY | Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade
In 2014, Leroy and Sherilyn Hayward embarked on a remarkable journey when they founded Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade, a business born out of love and the desire to create a brighter future for their autistic son, Leroy Hayward III. Their inspirational story begins in 2012 when young Leroy was ju...
TruFund Financial Services, Inc. Announces Charles Foster as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 – TruFund Financial Services (TruFund) is proud to announce the appointment of Charles Foster as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As the CFO and a member of TruFund’s Executive Leadership, Foster will oversee all areas of the company’s fiscal ma...
TruFund Financial Services, Inc. Today Announced Monica Edwards Joins its Senior Leadership Team as Senior Vice President, Director of The Empowerment Reinvestment Fund – New Markets Tax Credit Platform
New York, New York, December 13, 2022 –TruFund Financial Services (TruFund), is proud to announce and welcome, Monica Edwards to our Leadership Team as the Senior Vice President, Director of the Empowerment Reinvestment Fund, New Markets Tax Credit platform. As a member of the senior leadership ...
TRUIMPACT STORY: “TruFund was critical to our business during the COVID-19 period.”
TruFund is proud to support Francilia Rahim Wilkins, founder and CEO of R.F. Wilkins Consultants, a business development and management consulting firm. Since Francilia founded the company 11 years ago at the young age of 23, R.F. Wilkins Consultants has grown to become one of the top 0.1% of Africa...
TruImpact Story: “Through TruFund’s RAP product, I was able to make my dream of commercial real estate ownership a reality”
Brad Hitchens, owner of Salon 623 recently made his dream of owning commercial property in North Baton Rouge, Louisiana a reality. Brad is a professional barber by trade and has been in this industry since he was 17. After years of experience, he decided to expand his entrepreneurial endeavors to c...
TruImpact Story: “Even though I have experience in web design, it was helpful to get another strong marketing perspective, thank you TruFund.”
http://heatherfalls.com Heather Falls is a female business strategist that aims to empower and teach mom business owners and entrepreneurs how to grow their dream business with confidence and clarity while spending more time with their family. Her passion is helping other moms bridge the gap so that...
TruImpact Story: “My wellness center is still standing because I had access to capital.”
Impact Highlights: Woman-owned business MBE Women’s health private practice serving Third Ward of Houston PPP allowed Dr. Richmond to maintain her practice & wellness center, pay staff, continue to see patients during Covid shutdowns Dr. Teriya Richmond, MD, MPH, PLLC is a female African America...
