Philippines
Irene received a loan from Paul
to purchase materials like cement, hollow blocks, lumber, steel bars and a galvanized roof.
Kiva Lending Team: The Bridge
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- Loans 206
- Members 11
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We loan because...
We are concerned advocates, founded and supported by faith communities, desiring to bring peace, justice and dignity to the world.
About us
The Bridge located in New Town at St. Charles is a coffee house, fair trade market, and community that provides the residents in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with coffee and items crafted by artisans and farmers from various global cultures. Our coffee is supplied by local roaster, Goshen Coffee and out Fair Trade products are supplied by organizations such as Plowsharing Crafts, Ten Thousand Villages and A Greater Gift, with most of the profits being passed directly to those working hard to provide for their families within these developing nations.
As our name implies, we exist to bridge ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic cultures. We are concerned advocates, founded and supported by faith communities, desiring to bring peace, justice and dignity to the world.
Location: St. Charles, MO Team website
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Team Activity
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KenyaBurn Manufacturing received a loan from Paul sell life-saving, low cost cookstoves that reduce fuel cost in Kenya by 50 to 80%.
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NicaraguaAlba Alicia received a loan from Paul to buy shirts, pants, clothing, shirts, dresses and underwear.
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El SalvadorJosé Santos received a loan from Paul to buy volumes of salt to sell.
Impact Updated Hourly
11
Team Members
$5,050
Amount Funded
206
Loans
18.7
Loans per member
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