On June 22, 2017, Kiva crossed $1 billion in loans to students, farmers, women, refugees and so many more entrepreneurs around the world.
This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without our passionate community of lenders, volunteers, partners, staff and supporters like you. Your dedication to creating a better world and your willingness to share Kiva’s mission powered this movement from day 1 to make this moment a reality.
Here's how team Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona helped make $1 billion in change!
454
Loans supported
$12,075.00
In impact
55
Countries
We’re looking forward to the next billion in loans, and we’re so thankful to have you by our side on this journey.
This Tuesday, our guest speaker was Brenda Hawryluk, Director of Donor and Business Relations for Goodwill Industries of Alberta. She talked about the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries and how they go about achieving these.
Goodwill was founded in 1902, in Boston, by Edgar J Helms, who believed in giving people a hand up, instead of a hand out for people with disabilities. Goodwill has been doing that ever since by providing job counseling, career development and job placements. They also directly provide jobs for people with disabilities, as twenty seven percent of their employees have a disclosed disability. They believe that the best way to help people is to give them an opportunity to enhance their lives through meaningful employment. They make this possible through the funding they derive from the sale of donations of used clothing, sporting equipment, toys, books, household goods and other items. There are one hundred sixty-two Goodwills in seventy-two countries around the world. In Alberta, they recently received a ‘Diversity in Ability Award’ from Diversity Magazine for their support of individuals with disabilities, and they also received the City of ‘Edmonton Mayor’s Award for Paid Employment’ for their creative methods to ensure dignity and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Internationally, they were also recognized as one of the twenty most inspiring companies by Forbes magazine.
They have fourteen retail locations and twenty-four donation centers in Alberta alone. In 2016, the Alberta Goodwill made one point two million transactions, including processing five hundred seventy thousand donations. They took in about twenty million dollars in sales and eighty-nine-point six percent of this went directly back to support their programs and services. They have a policy of recycling as many items as possible, if they can not be sold in their outlets. In 2016 they took in fifteen point seven million kilos in donations, sold seven point eight million kilos and recycled another four million kilos. They have recently opened a one-hundred thousand square foot warehouse in west Edmonton that is home to many of their current initiatives. It includes their warehouse and logistics operations, their recycling program, furniture sales, their Commercial Services division, a regular sales outlet, their first outlet store where customers can purchase items by the pound, and a Community Engagement Center that can host programs that give back to Edmonton and surrounding communities.
It is currently hosting the ‘You Can Ride 2’ Program, that provides specially equipped bicycles for children with disabilities. Their warehouse sorts and sends out saleable items to their stores, all small appliances are tested to ensure they work, and if not, they are recycled. Some items are recycled in-house into saleable items, such as towels, which are cut and packaged to be sold as cleaning cloths. They have empowered many Albertans through their Power of Work program and will continue doing so into the future.
Come on folks. We need to get going here. We are only four weeks away from this amazing event. The organizers need numbers.
Where are you going to get a home cooked gourmet pig roast with all the trimmings, alchoholic beverages and non, entertainment, a chance to win fabulous prizes in a gorgeous private home for only $50/ea?? ($60 after the weekend!!)
This year the Kerr's are graciously opening their door and their hearts again in hosting The All Things 60's Party.
The date is Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 5:00 pm (1700) till 10:00 pm (2200).
Like last year, the Kerr's are putting on the whole show by providing food, entertainment and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Skip is donating three premium bottles, e.g. 27 year old Scotch, Masterpiece Bourbon, Platinum Tequila. Heather has provided a sign-up sheet where you can pre order and pay her in advance. Open the file in the left column or
All revenue from ticket sales and funds raised will be destined to Kiva Micro Finance, with emphasis on borrowers in Ecuador and Columbia as suggested by the Kerr's.
Skip is donating three premium bottles, e.g. 27 year old Scotch, Masterpiece Bourbon, Platinum Tequila. Heather has provided a sign-up sheet where you can pre order and pay her in advance. Open the file in the left column. All revenue from ticket sales and funds raised will be destined to Kiva Micro Finance, with emphasis on borrowers in Ecuador and Columbia as suggested by the Kerr's.
Ignite Change is a global gathering for human rights defenders, protectors, promoters, facilitators… those with a concern about the current human rights climate we live within and are working to build peace and take action globally and locally.
Participants will examine how to address four key issues from a human rights lens: human trafficking, arms, drugs and hate. Global citizens need to amplify voices and perspectives on these issues and translate concerns into non-violent direct action.
Whether you are curious about human rights and need some direction or inspiration, an active human rights defender, or one with knowledge and experience to share, this gathering will provide an opportunity to network and build a deepened collective impact.
We are inviting all Rotary Clubs in the districts to sponsor an international student or delegate to attend this Global Gathering.
Outcomes of the conference will include a report of public policy recommendations on the issues at hand and a documentation of stories and ideas.
The Global Gathering has been brought to you by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights with the support of the Tribal Chief Ventures, City of Edmonton, Government of Alberta, and Lions Club of Edmonton Golden Gate.
Rtn. Jerry Kelly from Victoria, formerly with the RC Edmonton, joined us at the zoo and gave us an invitation to join other golfers from around the world to their 54th golf tournament in Victoria BC. The "International Golfing Fellowship of Rotary" is one of the oldest Rotary Fellowships.
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