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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
Branford Gets Fed
Photos from the successful Branford Gets Fed event with the Community Dining Room.
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wordsbyjen
- Jan 19
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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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