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Tierra_y_Libertad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 10:11 AM
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For all you Bill Clinton fans.
I'm not one.

But, Bill has done something that I totally agree with.

He has, in his new book, endorsed an organization that my wife and I have been donating to for about 2 years now.

If you would like to actually do something that will benefit real people and change real lives try it. It'll make you feel good.

http://kiva.org/
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Arkansas Granny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 10:54 AM
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1. I have made 3 loans to Kiva so far after hearing about them on tv.
Currently, they are limiting loans to $25.00 each because they have had such an outpouring of help since they have been mentioned by both Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey. I don't expect this level of giving will last.

Unlike many other programs, Kiva is not a charity but makes business loans to people who would not, in all likelihood, be considered for a regular bank loan. The loans are repaid over time.
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Tierra_y_Libertad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:02 AM
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2. We've been making loans for about 2 years.
We now have 16 loans out and keep "reinvesting" as they're paid off.

A great organization.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:05 AM
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3. What a great idea that is.
Thanks for the link!
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Mojorabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:10 AM
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4. I have loans
out to them too. A wonderful organization!
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 11:51 AM
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5. I work with Kiva also. Good organization.
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DeepModem Mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 12:02 PM
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6. K&R
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Tierra_y_Libertad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-22-07 01:47 PM
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7. Thanks DMM.
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