Total Action Against Poverty Roanoke

TAP | Success Stories

Anthony Peterson is the owner of Roanoke Movers, which began operating in March 2001. Mr. Peterson started Roanoke Movers with an initial loan through TAP Business Seed Capital, Inc.

Mr. Peterson has used the resources that TAP has to offer to improve his quality of life. Mr. Peterson has become a homeowner and his company has expanded which allows him to employee three other staff.

Roanoke Movers primarily serve the Roanoke Valley but provide high quality on-demand and expedient out-of-state services at reasonable prices to the customer.

Mr. Peterson is the perfect example of opportunity and preparation coming together to form a successful partnership.

TAP Business Seed Capital, Inc has worked with Roanoke Movers and we are looking to expand the loan pool. We are looking for individuals who have the desire to start a business.

If becoming an entrepreneur is your dream visit us at Business Seed Capital, Inc. to learn how we can help.

Karen Williams, a single mother of three, could no longer continue her business as a beautician for health reasons. Her social worker referred her to the TAP This Valley Works Center for Employment Training Program (CET) for office skills training. She quickly learned computer skills, found a job on a temporary basis and within a month’s time, the employer at Optical Cable hired her full-time. She began her employment in December 2002 as a temporary fill-in receptionist. She is currently the receptionist and administrative assistant and has received several raises since becoming employed enabling her to no longer depend on public assistance.

Aldith Ellis, is a graduate of TAP’s This Valley Works Center of Employment Training (CET) program, and recipient of the 2005 Award of Excellence for the Southern Region of Virginia from the Virginia Association of Housing Counselors. She sums up her experience at CET, “Through the CET program, I not only learned the clerical skills that I need to successfully perform my job and apply myself in an office environment, I also learned how to work with people from all walks of life. I’ve been able to incorporate my experience at CET into all aspects of my job. CET has helped me to perform at my best and provide the best services I can.” Aldith has worked for TAP Housing and Community Development (HCD) for more than 8 years. Her housing counseling efforts also assisted the HCD component in receiving the 2008 Housing Counseling Empowerment Award.