Robert builds lives locally and globally

Robert is a boxing coach and youth mentor at 7 Cities Boxing Club in Virginia Beach.     Here’s Robert’s take on being a Kiva lender:
What I have is a blessing and blessings are meant to be shared with those that are in need.
Robert, thanks for being a member of Team Virginia.
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A & A show they care through Kiva

A & A join Team Virginia from Annandale.
Thanks for becoming part of the team.
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Daniel sees with global vision

Daniel is a student majoring in international relations and business.
Thanks for joining Team Virginia!
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Rebecca helps create smiles around the world…

…in more ways than one.
Rebecca lives in Portsmouth and she is a manager for the nonprofit organization Operation Smile, which works to repair cleft lips and palates in young children around the world.   Rebecca is also a Kiva lender, which is another great way to create smiles.   She says
 
I loan because I want to [...]

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Travis nourishes entrepreneurial spirit

Travis is a salesperson and comes to Team Virginia from Reston.   Here’s part of what he has to say about lending through Kiva:
“…When I found out about Kiva and how it creates an opportunity to allow individuals to have a direct impact on the lives of others around the world I knew that [...]

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Emily and Madeline start helping others early

Emily and Madeline are students from Suffolk.
As Kiva lenders, they’re learning to experience the joy of helping others, and we’re happy to welcome Emily and Madeline to Team Virginia.
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Leila shines her light from Portsmouth

Leila is a mom and wife from Portsmouth, and she owns a web design company. About lending through Kiva.org, Leila says
“I’ve been lucky enough to have been able to start my own business and I’d like to help others have the same opportunity.”
Leila, thanks for becoming the latest member of Team Virginia.
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Beth passes on the goodness she’s received

Beth is a full-time mom living in Charlottesville.   She has a very special reason for being a Kiva lender.
Many people have helped me when I needed it, that helping others is just paying it back – or is it paying it forward?
Beth, no matter how you put it, that’s great motivation.   Thanks for [...]

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Jeanne makes her contribution to the greater good

Jeanne is an entrepreneur from Chesapeake, and she says
“I want to be a small part of helping others change their lives.”
Thanks for joining Team Virginia, Jeanne.
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Julena’s range spans the globe with Kiva

Julena is a park ranger from McGaheysville, and she’s earned the renowned Team Virginia Threefer!
Julena became a Kiva.org lender, joined Team Virginia and dedicated a loan to the team — all on the same day.    She says
“I whole-heartedly believe in Margaret Mead’s quote: ‘Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens [...]

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