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AAFE Launches Small Business Emergency Loan Fund and Adds Food Pantries as Suspension of SNAP Benefits Causes Food Access Crisis
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is mobilizing to assist low-income communities across New York City imperiled by the pause in federal food assistance due to the government shutdown.
AAFE's Financial Access Resource Fair Coming to Flushing November 1
In response to rising economic pressures bearing down on local families, businesses and older adults Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is bringing a first-of-its kind Financial Access Resource Fair to Flushing November 1.
Congress Must Save the CDFI Fund
The CDFI Fund is a critical tool for providing affordable loans to small businesses across the country. We must reverse the administration's decision to gut this vital program.
AAFE affiliate, Renaissance, announces small business expansion in Metro New York
Small business owners in northern New Jersey, as well as Long Island, the Mid-Hudson Valley in New York now have access to low-interest loans and multilingual counseling services.
AAFE and Renaissance create $1 million loan fund for small businesses displaced in Flushing fire
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and Renaissance Economic Development Corp. (REDC) announced the creation of the FLUSHING DOWNTOWN FIRE EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM, a $1 million loan fund to assist small businesses impacted by the devastating fire at East Commercial Plaza, 40-10 Main St., on March 17.
Small businesses imperiled by Covid-19 start receiving funding through AAFE and Renaissance
Renaissance Economic Development Corporation is moving quickly to deliver low-interest loans to small businesses throughout New York City damaged by the economic fallout from COVID-19. Just days after launching an Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Fund, REDC closed its first loan Monday, March 30 with a business owner in Flushing, Queens.