LEAF demonstrates effective alternatives to mainstream economic models
LEAF, a nonprofit CDFI founded in 1982, has funded the cooperative economy since our inception. LEAF provides financing and advisory services to cooperatives across the country, and to underserved small businesses in Massachusetts.
Photo: Grand Opening Nubian Markets, Dorchester MA
LEAF provides financing to co-ops, small businesses, and organizations embracing shared ownership. It’s in our DNA.
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"In the real world, it is unreasonable to expect markets to always deliver outcomes that are just, acceptable - or even efficient."
LEAF's flexible loans focus on small businesses where we can leverage meaningful impact. These small businesses build opportunities and stability for their families and the communities where they work.
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Elevate Small Business provides funding, technical assistance, and procurement services for small businesses. In turn these businesses get access to loans, business knowledge, confidence, and the markets to sell their goods and services.
The Massachusetts Food Trust Program (MFTP) is a healthy food revolving loan fund for businesses producing, promoting, and selling healthy foods grown or caught in Massachusetts.
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