PATF is Re-Certified as a CDFI
Last week we received some wonderful news – that PATF has been re-certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Organizations certified as… [ Read PATF is Re-Certified as a CDFI ]
PATF Releases 2014-15 Annual Report
We are pleased to release our 2014-15 PATF Annual Report: Loans That Change Lives. This Report highlights how PATF’s financing has made it possible for 176 people with disabilities to… [ Read PATF Releases 2014-15 Annual Report ]
PATF Receives a Generous Grant
The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has just been awarded a $700,000 grant through the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The funds will be used to expand our zero percent… [ Read PATF Receives a Generous Grant ]
Pennsylvania AgrAbility Program Kicks-Off
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Penn State University as a project partner to promote and raise awareness… [ Read Pennsylvania AgrAbility Program Kicks-Off ]
PATF Executive Director Receives Honorary Doctorate for Her Work on Disability Issues
The Board of Trustees of Colorado College presented PATF’s Executive Director, Susan Tachau, with a Doctorate in Humane Letters, honoris causa, on September 2, 2013. This degree was awarded to… [ Read PATF Executive Director Receives Honorary Doctorate for Her Work on Disability Issues ]
PATF Releases 2012 Annual Report
PATF is happy to release our 2012 PATF Report: Loans That change Lives. This report highlights how assistive technology (AT) devices have helped over 245 Pennsylvanians with disabilities go to… [ Read PATF Releases 2012 Annual Report ]
PATF Recently Awarded Two Grants
The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has recently been awarded two grants, totaling $800,000, that will be used to extend new zero-interest (0%) or low-interest (3.75%) loans to people with… [ Read PATF Recently Awarded Two Grants ]
Lower Interest Rate
As of October 1, PATF’s interest rate will be lowered to 3.75%, for loans over $1,000. Applications received after October 1 will be eligible to receive this interest rate.
PATF Certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
PATF is pleased and honored to announce that we have been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the US Department of Treasury. Organizations certified as CDFIs provide traditionally… [ Read PATF Certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) ]
PATF Receives Grant Award to Support its Mini-loan Program
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust recently announced that PATF was selected to receive a grant in the amount of $20,000. This grant will be used to support the mini-loan program. PATF was… [ Read PATF Receives Grant Award to Support its Mini-loan Program ]