Kiva Loans for Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF)

Sharon : United States

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:20:21 PDT

$360 of $10,125 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026

Sharon is a senior citizen living alone and on a fixed income. When her roof started leaking, Sharon did not have funds available to pay for a roof replacement upfront. Sharon needs her roof replaced before the hurricane season and before the frequent rain spells that have been occurring in her area cause more significant damage to the structure of her home. She is hoping that SELF and Kiva can help her make this necessary replacement with a monthly payment that is affordable.

Gerard : United States

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:30:21 PDT

$195 of $10,600 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026

Gerard is retired and lives on one income after losing his spouse. Gerard has a health condition that is exacerbated when the temperatures rise above 84 degrees. When Gerard started searching for a way to replace his air conditioner that would be affordable on his single fixed income, he was introduced to SELF as an option. Gerard is hoping that SELF and Kiva will help him be able to afford monthly payments to make this necessary replacement to ensure that he is able to live in his home safely.

Edwin : United States

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:40:21 PDT

$125 of $10,800 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026

Edwin is a disabled veteran who is living on a fixed income. Edwin's air conditioner stopped working, and living in Florida where temps are rising has made living in his home unbearable. Edwin is also the father of two special needs adults, for whom he is financially and physically responsible. Though responsible with his obligations, Edwin has had a difficult time finding a loan that would be affordable to replace his air conditioner. Edwin is hoping that SELF and Kiva can provide him with payments that he can afford to make this necessary replacement, to ensure that Edwin and his children can be healthy and comfortable in their home.

Dewane : United States

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:40:26 PDT

$75 of $9,375 raised.

Started raising funds on Apr 10, 2026

Dewane and his wife Cynthia (pictured left) have been married for many years, and have three adult children together. The couple live on a fixed income and they have both been dealing with health problems, which are costly. Dewane reached out to SELF because the roof on their home was failing, and he was recommended to the program by the contractor who knew SELF helped people on fixed incomes. He is hoping that SELF and Kiva can help provide him and his wife with a payment schedule that is affordable to replace their roof before the hurricane season and before heavy rains cause lasting damage.