Kiva

so there's this awesome website called Kiva.org where you can make loans to struggling workers around the world.  i know, i've mentioned it a few times before. ;)

{La Carrera Group - A group of women in Mexico to who've recently repaid my loan.}

you start out by loaning $25, then when they pay you back you can take your $25 back for yourself, or you can choose someone else to reinvest it in.  

by recycling this initial $25, you can help so many people improve their own lives.  

i'm on my fourth loan now.

to try and get more people investing, Kiva is doing a limited-time bonus where 

they'll give you $25 to invest.  

you won't receive this money back when it's repaid, however.  

[that'd just be unfair--what if i withdrew it for myself?  no, no.]  

but this is a chance for you to make a difference in someone's life without paying a cent.

if you follow the link below and invest the {free} $25, they'll also give me an extra $25 to invest in someone, too!  

[again, i won't get the money myself, i'll just get to loan it]

click this link, then follow the instructions:

http://www.kiva.org/invitedby/ellie8503

beautiful thing:

opportunities to help other people.

we're all one family, in the end.  :)