Kiva-helping entrepreneurs around the globe!

Hi!


I just made a loan to someone in Philippines using a revolutionary new website called Kiva (www.kiva.org).

You can go to Kiva's website and lend to someone across the globe who needs a loan for their business - like raising goats, selling vegetables at market or making bricks. Each loan has a picture of the entrepreneur, a description of their business and how they plan to use the loan so you know exactly how your money is being spent - and you get updates letting you know how the entrepreneur is going.

The best part is, when the entrepreneur pays back their loan you get your money back - and Kiva's loans are managed by microfinance institutions on the ground who have a lot of experience doing this, so you can trust that your money is being handled responsibly.

I just made a loan to an entrepreneur named Remelyn Calenada in Philippines. They still need another $25.00 to complete their loan request of $1,200.00 (you can loan as little as $25.00!). Help me get this entrepreneur off the ground by clicking on the link below to make a loan to Remelyn Calenada too:

http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=170561

It's finally easy to actually do something about poverty - using Kiva I know exactly who my money is loaned to and what they're using it for. And most of all, I know that I'm helping them build asustainable business that will provide income to feed, clothe, house and educate their family long after my loan is paid back.

For those of us who are parents, I encourage you to get your children involved. One of my daughters has actually funded this particular loan. I'm excited to see how this will help blossom her giving spirit, and teach her some basic loan principles.

Join me in changing the world - one loan at a time.



Thanks!

Happy New Year!

I'm told that I have really fallen off the blogging wagon! I realize that it has been a while since my last post so I'm making a resolution to do a better job of keeping you posted on the latest happenings of Black Photography!

2009 was another great year thanks to all of you! A special highlight of 2009  included a few families that some of you nominated for complimentary photography services. I firmly believe that we are blessed to bless.  This year I was shown true strength and serventhood by families who were faced with a diagnosis of a termanilly ill child or individuals who were reaching far beyond themselves and adopting form 3rd world countries. I have been enriched as a parent to have simply met these individuals. In 2010 it my goal to continue take nominations  for deserving families.  Please feel free to let me know if there is an area that I can serve for 2010.

Another BIG highlight of 2009 was moving to a new office.  I was so excited when the opportunity presented itself for me to move next to Hobby Lobby on Merle Hay Road. It tripled my square footage and and was budget friendly. An awesome blessing!
If you have not been by the new space, feel free to come and check it out!

I can't wait to see all of you again in 2010 and once again  be apart of capturing your growing families and changing seasons!

I pray God's richest blessing on you for the New Year!