From the Illinois Business Journal. The Justine PETERSEN organization says FCB Banks in Metro East is the newest investor into JP’s Emerging Markets …
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Better Business Bureau (BBB) Recognizes Justine PETERSEN as an Accredited Charity
From the AEO Voice. Justine PETERSEN is proud to be recognized as an “Accredited Charity” by the Better Business Bureau, serving Eastern and …
Another Lending Option Beyond Banks or Payday Loans
From WGLT.ORG. By KATHY RYNEARSON The Peoria City Council on Tuesday adopted an ordinance to fund a microloan and financial services organization. The …
Peoria City council supports Peoria Housing Authority in efforts to redevelop Taft Homes
From CLProud.com. by: Brittni Clemons PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Housing Authority is soliciting support from city leaders hoping to make long-awaited …
New Initiative To Help St. Louisans Boost Credit Scores
From the St. Louis Public Radio. By MARISSANNE LEWIS-THOMPSON Prosperity Connection, a St. Louis nonprofit financial education provider, has launched an initiative to …
The AEO Voice: Justine PETERSEN Named One of Three Recipients of CDFI Fund Grant
From the AEO Voice.
Treasury awards $4.4 million in funds to help St. Louis organize low-income banking services
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. By Janelle O’Dea ST. LOUIS — Three organizations dedicated to helping low-income communities in St. Louis have received …
YouthBridge to commit 25% of endowment to local investments
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. By Jacob Barker TOWN AND COUNTRY — YouthBridge Community Foundation, a local nonprofit that manages charitable giving funds …
STL Community Development Financial Institutions awarded $4.4M
From the St. Louis American U.S. Treasury grants to 1st Financial, Justine Petersen and IFF By American staff The U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Program …
City budgets $6.6M for Affordable Housing Trust Fund
From the St. Louis American Equal Housing and Opportunity Council asks for $10M By Rebecca Rivas The City of St. Louis is bound …
Affordable Housing Commission approves $6 million in funding for 54 groups
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch By Janelle O’Dea ST. LOUIS — The city’s Affordable Housing Commission has selected 54 organizations this year to …
Yet another St. Louis bank invests in small businesses, low-income neighborhoods
From the St. Louis Business Journal J.P Morgan Chase is investing $200,000 in a loan fund for small businesses operated by Justine Petersen, a …