LEAF is a nonprofit community loan fund for cooperatives and underserved small businesses. LEAF provides culturally competent technical assistance (TA) and flexible financing. LEAF's works to build community economic power, expand access to healthy food and affordable housing. At the core of LEAF's work are the issues of equity and inclusion in health and economics. We believe in the right of every person to have a quality job, access to affordable healthy food, and adequate, stable housing.