GNF Portfolio

Meet our Award Winners 🏆

At Good Neighbor Fund, we award $1,000 micro-grants to new business ideas from underrepresented and under-resourced founders. Our portfolio are early-stage businesses, sometimes in the ideation stage, each with the potential to make a meaningful impact. We invite you to learn about their stories, and connect with the founders. Check out their websites, follow their socials, and reach out to support their growth!

Do YOU have the next great idea? Apply for a GNF micro-grant today

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Western New York

56ECEB0F-D8EE-45C7-9B0E-E0977C66C1D5.jpgMax Michel & Jovany Ruiz Sport of Life - Western New York Chapter | Q1 2023
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Sport of Life helps athletes overcome their identity crisis during the college-to-real-life transition. Their services include the Perspective Project, offering service trips to underserved communities, and an Identity Creation Curriculum focused on Self Discovery, Health Literacy, Interpersonal Skills, Financial Literacy, and Identity Creation. By bridging the college-real-life gap, Sport of Life empowers athletes for a successful journey ahead.
GNF Portfolio Image.jpgLauren WaldroffBeloved - Western New York Chapter | Q1 2023Beloved offers a stress-free solution for those looking to part ways with wedding-related items they'll never use again. Lauren's dedicated platform enables you to sell these items en masse, ensuring they find new homes instead of ending up in a landfill. With a curated and seamless resale process, there's no more hassle of using platforms like Facebook marketplace or engaging in endless negotiations.
GNF Portfolio.jpgOboseoye OjeagaPlant Soul Vegan - Western New York Chapter | Q2 2023
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Plant Soul Vegan offers convenient plant-based meal prep services, saving customers time and effort. With fresh, locally sourced ingredients, they provide delicious lunch and dinner options. Simply place your order online, choose a pickup time slot, and enjoy wholesome meals without the hassle of grocery shopping and cooking.
GNF Portfolio Image (1).jpgCandace LattimoreRosia B. Mobile Phlebotomy Services - Western New York Chapter | Q2 2023
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Rosia B. Mobile Phlebotomy Services provides a convenient mobile solution for individuals unable to visit blood labs. With a small fee, Rosia travels to patients' locations, draws their blood, and delivers it to the labs. This service ensures that individuals can get their necessary blood tests done without leaving their homes.
GNF Portfolio (1).jpgStacie LampkinKidocateRX - Western New York Chapter | Q2 2023
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KidocateRx is a central hub for reliable information provided in plain language about children’s medications that forms the foundation of improved health outcomes for children, ultimately nurturing a generation of healthier, happier, and thriving individuals.
GNF Portfolio Image (2).jpgChad Williams, Daniel Abbotoy, Eman Wajed, Rodney Chatmon, and Cain Mcdermott - Buffalo Fashion HouseBuffalo Fashion House - Western New York Chapter | Q3 2023
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An immersive hub for Buffalo's emerging designers and artists to collaborate, showcase, and grow, blending modern fashion with traditional textile artistry.
GNF Portfolio (2).jpgKamil Gerald Signing Is Art - Western New York Chapter | Q3 2023
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Signing Is Art provides engaging and fun art lessons that are easily teachable for the whole family. Sign language is viewed as art instead of another language which makes customers more receptive to learning.
GNF Portfolio Image (3).jpgJacqueline CherryMuuvya - Western New York Chapter | Q4 2023
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Muuvya will be a space that offers transformative, inclusive, and mindful dance classes that foster personal growth, self expression, and well-being through movement.
GNF Portfolio Image (4).jpgTracey Wei Parrti LLC - Western New York Chapter | Q4 2023
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An apparel brand that engineers clothing so comfortable and versatile that they can be dressy for special occasions and dressed down for every occasion.
GNF Portfolio Image (5).jpgKelly BaroneThe Makery Creation Studio - Western New York Chapter | Q4 2023
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The Makery Creation Studio is a unique cafe experience for people looking for things that are social and community-focused, that aren’t based around bars or drinking. Instead of ordering food, you can order an art project!
GNF Portfolio Image (6).jpgKristina MuffolettoAfterglow Books Inc - Western New York Chapter | Q1 2024
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Afterglow Books offers a captivating haven specializing in Romance and Fantasy literature, providing personalized customer service and curated selections to transport readers to enchanting worlds and foster a sense of community.
GNF Portfolio Image (7).jpgRebeca Fong-ReynoldsErnie's Pop Shop - Western New York Chapter | Q1 2024
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Ernie's is creating “good food” popsicles – no chemical stabilizers or fillers here – all while supporting our local agricultural systems by sourcing the produce used in our pops from local farms and sharing a piece of my culture. Ernie's showcases the beautiful food that Buffalo has to offer through the most fun food there is – popsicles.
ReadIt_Solo-min.pngKimberly Behzadi, MBARead it & Eat - Western New York Chapter | Q2 2024
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Read It & Eat is Buffalo’s culinary bookstore destination, bringing you culinary adventures and teaching people to connect with their food. In addition to her storefront, Kimberly partners with local organizations to fight hunger locally in Buffalo.
IMG_3960.jpegAlexis Kerr & Gabriel NievesFat Daddy’s - Western New York Chapter | Q2 2024
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Fat Daddy’s is a proud, Puerto Rican-owned small business within Buffalo’s West Side, focusing on scratch based novelty baked goods! Their goal is to offer their customers delicious baked goods and a new “third space” that allows them to enjoy themselves and build connection outside of home and work.
Trinas_Solo_Happy-min.pngKatrina McClintonTrina's Speedy Cleaning Services - Western New York Chapter | Q2 2024
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Trina helps people in need of a clean home, with many of her clients having full time jobs, health conditions, or need their elderly family members homes maintained. Her services are therapeutic for people who need a fresh start or just need one less thing to worry about after work.

Denver

GNF Portfolio Image (8).jpgTracy CsavinaSustainably Rooted - Denver Chapter | Q1 2023Tracy's business specializes in renewing indoor and outdoor spaces for homes and workplaces. Through a circular business model, Tracy repurposes, recycles, or donates materials to prevent landfill waste. By doing so, she creates stunning, sustainable spaces that embrace nature's love.
GNF Portfolio.pngLydia O'ConnorHomage Design Co. - Denver Chapter | Q2 2023
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Realistic faux florals are hard to find in the market. What's typically available tends to age poorly, often glued into clear vases, losing their aesthetic value over time. Leveraging her skills from working in the floral industry, Lydia crafts stunning, lifelike faux floral arrangements. Her products offer the appeal of fresh flowers-- and they remain beautiful forever!
GNF Portfolio (3).jpgJake BrowneMana Club Monthly - Denver Chapter | Q3 2023Grasping the intricacies of Magic: the Gathering can be daunting for many. The market is filled with complex strategies but lacks clear guidance. Drawing from his deep-rooted passion for the game, Jake Browne introduces Mana Club Monthly. His service provides streamlined, expandable starter decks accompanied by engaging audio and video tutorials. With Mana Club Monthly, players experience the thrill of the game, enriched with clear understanding—making every match memorable!
GNF Portfolio Image (9).jpgFarnosh FamilySun Ghee - Denver Chapter | Q3 2023
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Guided by our cultural connections and blended family we lead with love in providing nourishment. Our ghee highlights unique flavors such as sage and rosemary along with cardamom and ashwagandha. We help you easily enhance your breakfast, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
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