Lawrence is a self-described dreamer from Lovettsville. Many Kivans fondly remember their first day as a Kivan. They remember their very first borrower. Finding the right Kiva lending team can also make for a memorable moment.
When you join Team Virginia on your first day as a Kivan and dedicate a [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Lawrence’s dreams of a Team Virginia Threefer come true
Posted in Lovettsville, threefer, welcome, tagged Kiva, Kiva.org, Lovettsville, microcredit, microfinance, Team Virginia, Virginia on August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Allison & Melissa lend to help others soar as they’ve soared
Posted in Alexandria, welcome, tagged Alexandria, Kiva.org, microcredit, microfinance, Team Virginia, Virginia on August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Allison & Melissa work in IT and philanthropy, and they join Team Virginia from Alexandria. Allison & Melissa are Kiva.org lenders because
“you never forget what living in poverty feels like and you’re thankful every day that you’ve been given the opportunity to rise out of it!”
Thanks for joining the team, Allison & Melissa. [...]
Line empowers others world-wide
Posted in Fairfax, welcome, tagged Fairfax, Kiva, Kiva.org, microcredit, microfinance, Team Virginia, Virginia on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Line joins Team Virginia from Fairfax, where she’s an Interactive Communications Manager. Line has this to say about being a Kiva.org lender:
“I want to help make the world a better place, by empowering people around the world to create their own businesses.”
Line, thanks for joining Team Virginia.
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Marianne lends to change the world
Posted in Stockholm Sweden, twofer, welcome, tagged Kiva, Kiva.org, microcredit, microfinance, Stockholm, Team Virginia, Virginia on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Marianne is a Management Consultant living in Sweden, and she dedicated several loans to Team Virginia on the same day she joined us — earning the often-coveted but rarely-achieved Team Virginia Twofer designation for making the most of her first day on the team. Marianne says
“one should ‘…never doubt that a small [...]
Andrew & Rebecca spread good karma, one loan at a time
Posted in Arlington, twofer, welcome, tagged Arlington, Kiva, Kiva.org, microcredit, microfinance, Team Virginia, Virginia on August 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Andrew & Rebecca joined Team Virginia from Arlington in classic Team Virginia Twofer style, bringing along a loan dedicated to the team that same day. Andrew & Rebecca say
“Everyone can use a helping hand. We are fortunate to live in a free society, have good jobs, and want to spread good karma throughout [...]
Elizabeth turns inspiration into positive action
Posted in Palmyra, welcome, tagged Kiva, Kiva.org, microcredit, microfinance, Palmyra, Team Virginia, Virginia on August 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Elizabeth joins Team Virginia from Palmyra, where she’s a college administrator. Elizabeth says
“I am truly inspired by the stories and dedication of the entrepreneurs I see on KIVA. I hope that what I am able to share does make a difference in someone’s life.”
Thanks for being here, Elizabeth.
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Pedro helps those who would help themselves
Posted in Virginia Beach, twofer, welcome, tagged Kiva, Kiva.org, microcredit, microfinance, Team Virginia, Virginia, Virginia Beach on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pedro is a military Air Traffic Controller, and he joins us from Virginia Beach. He dedicated a couple of loans to Team Virginia on the same day he joined us — in fine Team Virginia Twofer style. Here’s what Pedro says about being a Kiva.org lender:
It really feels like you’re helping those who [...]
Margaret joins Team Virginia in Twofer-style
Posted in Manassas, twofer, welcome, tagged Virginia, Kiva, microfinance, Kiva.org, Team Virginia, microcredit, Manassas on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Margaret is a legal assistant in Manassas, and she dedicated a loan to Team Virginia on the same day she joined us, taking her place among our select group of Team Virginia Twofer conferees.
Margaret, thanks for joining us.
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Meg joins Team Virginia with a Twofer
Posted in twofer, welcome, tagged Kiva, Kiva.org, lending team, microcredit, microfinance, Team Virginia, Virginia on August 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Meg became a Kiva.org member on Saturday, and joined Team Virginia on Saturday, and by doing both on the same day she earned the coveted Team Virginia Twofer accolade — for making the most of her very first day as a Kivan.
Thanks for joining Team Virginia, Meg!
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Nancy makes Kiva and community count on day one
Posted in Charlottesville, threefer, welcome, tagged Charlottesville, Kiva, Kiva.org, microcredit, microfinance, Team Virginia, Virginia on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nancy is a program director in Charlottesville.! She became a Kiva.org lender, joined Team Virginia and dedicated a loan to the team — all in one day! By doing so, Nancy earns the Team Virginia/Kiva.org Threefer accolade, reserved for those Team Virginia members who make the very most out their first day as a Kivan. [...]
