Great music and food, an artisan market, and yoga are just some of what you’ll find when you come out to Foote Memorial Park on Sunday,...

A Hand Up: West Chairs Branford Microfund By Pam Johnson, Senior Staff Writer, The Sound/Zip06, May 28, 2025 Mina West chairs nonprofit...

It’s brunch with a big top twist! On Sunday, June 1, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, The Stand (196 S. Montowese St. Branford) will host Big...

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. —...

Branford Gets Fed is just around the corner, and we are so excited! We love working with the Community Dining Room to support all of our...

Chairperson Mina West and Gerlinde Kehlenbach at the Branford Microfund booth during the Branford Festival. Dear Amazing Supporters: Once...

New BMF Board members, left to right Rilla Dath, Alana Kaplan, and Rachel Mirsky. Within the first quarter of 2024, nine loans totalling...

In a significant community milestone, the Branford Community Foundation and the Town of Branford announced the allocation of $395,000 in...

In 2023, the Branford Microfund (BMF) was able to provide seven loans totaling $17,500 to Branford residents thanks to the support of the...

Photos from the successful Branford Gets Fed event with the Community Dining Room.

Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. — Dalai...

You know Fall has arrived when the Trinity Church Fair pops up on the Branford Green. We were happy to be part of the September event...

Branford Microfund Night at The Stand was a huge success — bringing together local residents and BMF volunteers for an evening of music,...

Head to The Stand in Branford on Friday June 23 at 5:30 p.m. and learn how the Branford Microfund helps residents in need. Enjoy your...

Thank you for supporting the Branford Microfund (BMF) and the emergency assistance we provide to Branford residents in need. Last year,...

Branford Microfund advisory committee member Alice Laurenson, board member Tom Laurenson, and chairperson Mina West. The Branford...

Pictured left to right are Branford Microfund treasurer Bob Imperato, chair Mina West, and advisory board member Bill Donaruma. Inflation...

Helping Families Settle (HFS), the Branford refugee resettlement project, is collaborating with Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services...

With the anticipated ending of eviction moratoriums happening soon, many in our community are struggling with additional financial...

By Pam Johnson, Shore Publishing/Zip06, August 2020 Months before the pandemic arrived and created unexpected financial emergencies for...