Posts by vberman
MathTalk is Making Math Fun in Underinvested Communities (Cambridge, MA)
“Math is everywhere”. But for some children it’s just inside the school building.
“Math should also be fun”. For children in underserved communities, math can be a source of anxiety for them and their caregivers. How do we help children…Read More
Shana Bryant Consulting (Boston, MA)
Ms. Shana Bryant is the founder of Shana Bryant Consulting, a thriving consultancy serving government agencies, small businesses, and nonprofits. Ms. Bryant’s journey began as a young mother determined to provide stability for her family and to complete her education.…Read More
Seward Cooperative: Worker co-op, Food Co-op Expands (Minneapolis, MN)
Explore the vibrant spirit of Seward Cooperative, a unique blend of worker and consumer co-op located in the heart of Minneapolis, MN—an epicenter of the food coop movement. With 23,000 member-owners, Seward Co-op recently underwent a transformative renovation of its…Read More
The Student Cooperative (Minneapolis, MN)
The Student Cooperative is getting rehabbed with help from a LEAF loanRead More
Food Conspiracy Co-op Celebrates 50 Years and Expands (Tucson, AZ)
The “Food Conspiracy” is a food co-op in Tucson, AZ that began in 1971. In 2024 Food Conspiracy has 3000 member-owners. Food Conspiracy Co-op commemorates 50 years of Cooperation by completing a project the Owners and community have envisioned for…Read More
Meet LEAF’s CFO, Carol Ann (Boston, MA)
Carol Ann: LEAF’s CFO Brings Financial Expertise and Compassion
We are thrilled to introduce a new addition to the LEAF team, Ms. Carol Ann McAuliffe, Chief Financial Officer. With finance knowledge and a commitment to community development, Carol Ann brings…Read More
Cozinha Gourmet, Preserves a Heritage, Brazilian Cuisine (Westwood, MA)
Cozinha Gourmet was established by Rita Assunção, a native of Minas Gerais, Brazil, who inherited her culinary legacy from her grandmother. Upon relocating to the United States, Rita asked a question: how could she express her gratitude to the mothers…Read More
Bonnie’s Place, Senior Citizens Organized to Buy Their Homes. A conversation with the President of the Board (Missoula, MT)
A manufactured housing community, Bonnie’s Place, Missoula Montana
“In my hometown of Missoula, the home where I lived for 30 years and where I’d raised my family, this manufactured housing community, was getting ready to be sold,” Brian Lease, board…Read More
