Our Mission: Trenton Microloan Collaborative provides zero interest loans, accounting, and ongoing support to entrepreneurs who are formerly incarcerated, for the purpose of fostering thriving businesses.
TMC Partners with Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing to help provide loans
Jeffrey’s Story
Stephani’s Story
The Trenton Microloan Collaborative provides:
Microloans:
★ Microloans for up to $2,000.00 with no interest charged.
★ This financing option is for formerly incarcerated/returning citizens who generally don’t have access to other sources of capital.
★ Loan proceeds are typically used for equipment purchases, site improvements, working capital, inventory, materials, or supplies.
Services and Support:
★ Microloans for up to $2,000.00 with no interest charged for professional services based on the needs of the business owner (examples: bookkeeping, accounting, marketing, and public relations).
★ Support can include training, hands-on coaching, consulting, and connections through the experts and professionals within The Collaborative.
List of Trenton Microloan Collaborative Recipients (2022-2025)
2022:
Jeff Augustin - Dealz Dealz Dealz (physical storefront in Trenton): Received Pro Bono Bookkeeping/Accounting services valued at over $2,700, benefited from TMC securing a CPA firm to complete back taxes at a fraction of their normal rate, and received a generous Mercer County Small Business Grant.
Stephani Register - Recovery Is Essential: Received $2,000 loan for merchandise.
Antonne (Tonne) Henshaw - Transformative Justice Initiative: Received Pro Bono CPA services for Tax Preparation: Estimate value $500-plus
Fatha Ramzee - Brainiak GFX - Graphic design and print services: Received $1,000 loan for equipment, merchandise, and marketing.
2023:
Dontae Thomas - Team Chizel (workout facility/group training): Received $2,000 loan for accounting and bookkeeping services.
Marc Highsmith - Higher Expectations Cleaning Services: Received $2,000 loan to purchase supplies & equipment, and advertising.
William Miner - Miner Family Mobile Detailing; full service mobile auto detailing: Received $2,000 loan to maintain parts from freezing and winterized his mobile cleaning vehicle.
Joanna Juillet - J&J Logistics Company, LLC, (freight transport service): Received $2,000 loan to purchase work supplies (pallet jack, dolly, straps, etc.) and office supplies
2024:
Joanne Juillet - Julliet Styling, hair braiding: Received $2,000 loan to purchase two additional stylist chairs & other equipment.
Robert Williamson - Royal Cake Creations: Received $2,000 loan to purchase merchandise.
Michael Hilton - Beast Boxing and Fitness LLC: Received $2,000 loan to purchase boxing equipment, yoga mats and weights.
Pete Lewis - One Way Contracting: Received $2,000 loan for equipment repair and upkeep.
2025:
CJ Anderson - The Fruits of the Righteous, LLC: Received $2,000 loan to purchase supplies for his barbering business and build out space for other contractors.
Ken Darran - D-Easy Way Logistics: Received $2,000 loan for repairs on his truck.
Shaffona Morgan - Shaffona Morgan Music, LLC: Received $2,000 loan to purchase sound equipment, and marketing and advertising services.
Quay Williams - Much Better Studios, (photographer): Received $2,000 loan to purchase studio equipment, improve workspace functionality, increase capacity, and meet client demands.