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Jan 111 min read
Happy New Year from the Branford Microfund!
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. —...
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wordsbyjen
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Branford Gets Fed
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...
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wordsbyjen
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Sunny Summer Wishes to Each of You
Chairperson Mina West and Gerlinde Kehlenbach at the Branford Microfund booth during the Branford Festival. Dear Amazing Supporters: Once...
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wordsbyjen
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Branford Microfund Welcomes New Directors
New BMF Board members, left to right Rilla Dath, Alana Kaplan, and Rachel Mirsky. Within the first quarter of 2024, nine loans totalling...
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wordsbyjen
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Town of Branford Approves BCF Recommendations for ARPA Funding
In a significant community milestone, the Branford Community Foundation and the Town of Branford announced the allocation of $395,000 in...
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wordsbyjen
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Branford Microfund, Recent Recipient of ARPA Grant, Supporting Branford Residents
In 2023, the Branford Microfund (BMF) was able to provide seven loans totaling $17,500 to Branford residents thanks to the support of the...
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wordsbyjen
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Branford Gets Fed
Photos from the successful Branford Gets Fed event with the Community Dining Room.
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wordsbyjen
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Happy New Year!
Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. — Dalai...
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wordsbyjen
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Branford Microfund Welcomes Fall!
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...
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wordsbyjen
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Successful Branford Microfund Night at The Stand
Branford Microfund Night at The Stand was a huge success — bringing together local residents and BMF volunteers for an evening of music,...
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wordsbyjen
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Come to Branford Microfund Night at The Stand, June 23
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...
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wordsbyjen
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Thank You for Your Kind Support & Concern for Branford Residents in Need
Thank you for supporting the Branford Microfund (BMF) and the emergency assistance we provide to Branford residents in need. Last year,...
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wordsbyjen
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Branford Microfund Receives $6,000.00 from Branford Community Foundation
Branford Microfund advisory committee member Alice Laurenson, board member Tom Laurenson, and chairperson Mina West. The Branford...
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Branford Microfund
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Branford Microfund Continues to Offer Support in Difficult Times
Pictured left to right are Branford Microfund treasurer Bob Imperato, chair Mina West, and advisory board member Bill Donaruma. Inflation...
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Branford Microfund
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Stronger Together: Preparations to settle a refugee family in Branford take a huge step forward
Helping Families Settle (HFS), the Branford refugee resettlement project, is collaborating with Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services...
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Branford Microfund
Aug 15, 20212 min read
Local Organization Offers Support for Residents through Interest-Free Loans, Available Now
With the anticipated ending of eviction moratoriums happening soon, many in our community are struggling with additional financial...
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Branford Microfund
Aug 31, 20201 min read
A Hand Up: Branford Microfund Offers Interest-Free Micro Loans to Community Members in Need
By Pam Johnson, Shore Publishing/Zip06, August 2020 Months before the pandemic arrived and created unexpected financial emergencies for...
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