More than ever, we need each other to thrive
That is why Community Micro Lending builds thriving, resilient communities, one entrepreneur at a time. We are accomplishing this through our peer-to-peer micro-lending and community-focused entrepreneurship training programs.
Past & Current Loans
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Sidney Taxi – Ron Mac Coy
A loan of $1,000 will help Ron purchase equipment to increase the efficiency of the Sidney Taxi dispatch service.$1,000.00 raised of $1,000.00 goal -
Training – Rob
A loan of $3,000 will help Rob purchase a laptop and complete a graphic design course through Camosun College.$3,000.00 raised of $3,000.00 goal -
Circular Economy Loan Fund
The Circular Economy Loan Fund is a partnership between Synergy Foundation and Community Micro Lending to provide access to seed lending to their Project Zero Incubator entrepreneurs. The Fund provides entrepreneurs with access to capital in the early stages of their business when they may struggle to receive early funding elsewhere.$0.00 raised of $10,000.00 goalDonate -
DONATE: Community Support Fund
The Community Support Fund is an initiative to raise $10,000 to help small enterprises in the Capital Regional District knocked back by COVID-19. This is a DONATION to a loan fund. For details visit our LOANS -> COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND page.$3,804.00 raised of $10,000.00 goal
Programs & Events
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2021
Pathways to Professions, Trades and Entrepreneurship Program
Immigrating to a new country is a daunting prospect for anyone. Having to adapt to a new culture and climate… -
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2021
EnterpRISEing Youth+ Spring 2021
EnterpRlSEing Youth Plus is right for you if you are an aspiring entrepreneur under 30 and you self-identify as having… -
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EnterpRISEing Youth+ Fall 2020
EnterpRlSEing Youth Plus is right for you if you are an aspiring entrepreneur under 30 and you self-identify as having…
Past & Current Community Funding Partners
“I believe that business can do amazing things and that entrepreneurship can be a tool for positive social change and economic development. Victoria Community Micro Lending combines entrepreneurship with the power of community to remove obstacles; empowering others and creating connections. How could I not want to be a part of that?” – Rob Mittelman
News & Stories
March 2021 Newsletter
A note from our team: First of all, I want to introduce myself; My name is Grant Boothman, I am the Operations Coordinator with Community Micro Lending. A Gustavson graduate,…
April 2020 Update
A note from our Executive Director Reflecting on the last month, I am struck by the power of our many communities to connect, to collaborate and to create solutions to this…