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Meet LEAF Team Member, Fatiha Ainane
A Conversation with LEAF Team Member, Fatiha Ainane
What do you like best about LEAF?
Fatiha: What I like best about LEAF is the teamwork and the genuine commitment everyone has to doing good, both locally and beyond. Each LEAF…Read More
International Economic Leaders and Boston Coalition Launch ‘Social Economy Road Show’ to Advance Cooperative Business Models
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Contact: Virginia Berman, Local Enterprise Assistance Fund Communications Director (LEAF)
Phone: 617-390-4076 (cell)
Email: vberman@leaffund.org
International Economic Leaders and Boston Coalition Launch ‘Social Economy Road Show’ to Advance Cooperative Business Models
BOSTON, MA — May…Read More
Mass Food Trust Program Action 2026
Thank you for taking action to support the Massachusetts Food Trust Program in the FY27 House Budget! As an advocate, your voice is critically important. Follow these quick steps to raise your voice for the Massachusetts Food Trust:
Find your…Read More
Meet LEAF Team Member, José Luis Rojas
We get to learn more about the team, the Chief Lending Officer at LEAF, José Luis Rojas.
Q: What do you like best about LEAF?
José Luis: There are several things I like best about LEAF, including:
The people. They…Read More
Support Healthy Food
The Massachusetts State Senate will begin debate on these bills: healthy foods, toxic-free kids and clean air Weds April 15th, 2026. We can help influence state policies to create the community we seek to build. Find your senator here and…Read More
LEAF Honored to Receive IA50 2026 Award
LEAF was recently honored to have been selected by ImpactAssets 50® (IA 50) for inclusion in their fund managers guide for the third year in a row! The IA 50 “highlights fund managers delivering demonstrable social and environmental impact, setting…Read More
Meet Carol Ann McAuliffe, LEAF’s Chief Financial Officer
Q: What do you like best about LEAF?
Carol Ann: The best part of working at LEAF is the people. My coworkers are passionate and smart with different perspectives and backgrounds. It’s a dedicated team. You can tell it has…Read More
Risk Perceptions, Reality and Mitigation
As a financial institution, we think about risk frequently. LEAF is not a bank or a traditional investment vehicle like a mutual fund, but we do consider many of the same risks, plus a few extra ones, such as the…Read More
LEAF’s Unique CDFI
Community Development Financial Institutions exist to do what traditional lenders will not: take disciplined risks in underserved communities. They finance businesses and housing projects that strengthen local economies but fall outside conventional underwriting standards. Their impact is measurable. For every…Read More
LEAF Honors Black Business Owners
The history of the United States is inseparable from Black history. The legacy of people who survived enslavement, fought for freedom, and built communities under systems of exclusion reveals a depth of resilience that continues to shape the nation today.…Read More
What Happens When 2.9 Million Business Owners Retire?
When Rob Fetz faced retirement after 70 years running his Ohio plumbing and HVAC business, he had two options: sell to private equity firms consolidating family contractors across the Midwest, or close the doors forever.
Instead, he chose a third…Read More
MLK’s Words Continue to Guide LEAF’s Work (Boston, MA)
LEAF Guided by MLK SpeechRead More