The Mermaid Inn's Contribution Every Sunday night we donate a percentage of our total sales from both locations to ACCION New York, a non-profit microfinance organization that provides loans, lines of credit and financial advisory services to entrepreneurs in the New York area. ACCION New York Established in 1991, ACCION New York was ACCION International's first domestic affiliate and today it has become a leader in domestic microfinance, having provided millions of dollars in loans. Unlike most microfinance organizations, ACCION New York helps the people right in our backyards - the small business owners throughout New York who are in need of financial help to develop and sustain their businesses. ACCION New York's commitment to each client extends far beyond the initial loan or line of credit. In addition to dispersing loans, ACCION New York provides financial advisory services free of charge to help their clients achieve long term success including business training seminars and networking opportunities. As a donor, ACCION New York allows you to scroll through businesses throughout the area that have received loans, and read testimonials from successful entrepreneurs, showing you the direct effect of your donations on the community. For more information on ACCION New York please follow the link below: http://www.accionnewyork.org/