05/06/2026
In Greater New Haven, refugee and immigrant women are the backbone of our local economy. They work, save, and build—yet the traditional banking system often treats them as "invisible."
Because of ITIN status or a lack of formal credit history, many of our members are locked out of the loans and capital they need to grow businesses or secure housing.
But Havenly women aren't waiting for permission to build wealth. They are doing it together. 🤝
Through Savings Circles (known as susus, tandas, or sunduqs), our members have always saved and loaned to one another based on trust. Now, we’re making that trust "official."
This , help us bridge the gap. 🚀
We are partnering with Giving Credit to transform these community circles into powerful credit-building tools. By using their platform, our members can:
✅ Build Credit Scores: Report their consistent community payments to credit bureaus.
✅ Leverage Social Trust: Use their history of reliability to unlock formal financial products.
✅ Access Capital: Grow a community-owned loan fund for business equipment, cars, or legal counsel.
Your donation provides the technology and support to turn "informal" savings into a formal future. Support Havenly this Great Give. Let’s make sure every woman is seen, banked, and empowered. 💚
https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/havenly