THANK YOU for your generous gifts totaling over $11,000 during The Great Give! Because of your support to the Branford Microfund, we are able to provide no-interest loans to our Branford neighbors for emergency needs. Your gift not only helps a neighbor today, but will have a lasting impact as each loan repaid helps other neighbors. Your committment to helping the Branford Microfund allows us to keep pushing forward. We couldn’t do this without you.

The Branford Microfund helps residents who may struggle to pay for essentials when costs increase, including things like car repairs, house repairs, and other unexpected bills. The Branford Microfund serves as a vital resource, helping to fill the gap for residents facing sudden and unexpected financial crises by providing no-interest loans to qualified applicants. You donation during The Great Give will help us continue to offer support and stability to individuals and fam

The Branford Microfund is the only nonprofit in the New Haven area that provides loans to help residents move above the ALICE threshold. We have helped pay for vital services and other needs when finances are tight or unavailable for residents such as when they have unexpected medical bills, higher than average utility bills, or broken appliances. The Branford Microfund serves as a vital resource, helping to fill the gap for residents facing sudden and unexpected financial c

The Branford Microfund is excited to be participating in this year’s Great Give on Wednesday, May 6 - Thursday, May 7. The 36-hour, online, community-wide giving event was created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven to raise visibility and resources for nonprofits serving Greater New Haven. The Branford Microfund serves as a vital resource, helping to fill the gap for residents facing sudden and unexpected financial crises by providing no-interest loans to qua

The Branford Microfund is excited to be participating in this year’s Great Give on May 6-7. The 36-hour, online, community-wide giving event was created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven to raise visibility and resources for nonprofits serving Greater New Haven. Your donation in any amount will allow us to provide more interest-free loans to more of our neighbors. Thank you in advance! Save the date and watch for details on how you can donate during the Gr

New BMF Board members, clockwise from top left: Rachel Mirsky, Vice Chair, Alana Kaplan, Secretary, Steven Tobey, Treasurer, and Bob Imperato, Chair. The Branford Microfund serves as a vital resource for Branford resident, helping to fill the gap for those facing sudden and unexpected financial crises by providing no-interest loans to qualified applicants. In 2025, Branford Microfund provided 25 no-interest loans, offering support and stability to Branford individuals and f

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...