Subject: Surprising What There Is To Be Thankful For
Surprising What There Is To Be Thankful For
November 25th, 2021 at 7:00 am EDTDear friend,This week we heard from one of our partners, “Taking Pictures, Changing Lives.” They help us document our programs, and they just hired a new photographer, Fabrice, who lives in Bujumbura, Burundi. During his first assignment, Fabric ...
Giving Tuesday is 1 week away!
November 23rd, 2021 at 10:03 am EDT“I thank God for this group. It is not always that you can feel safe in a place. But in this group we are all equals.” Dear Friend, This is how Meredith, a Five Talents program participant, described her Savings Group. She lives in Burundi and li ...
The Joy of Giving
November 18th, 2021 at 7:20 am EDTDear friend, Recently I enjoyed meeting with longtime friends and supporters of Five Talents in their home. The couple created a family foundation years ago, and every year they are generous givers who help make our work possible. They include their ...
The Joy of Giving
November 18th, 2021 at 6:48 am EDTDear friend, Recently I enjoyed meeting with longtime friends and supporters of Five Talents in their home. The couple created a family foundation years ago, and every year they are generous givers who help make our work possible. They include their ...
What’s impossible for us?
November 11th, 2021 at 9:02 am EDTGreetings, As I was driving to work recently, the cool air and autumn leaves falling from the trees were areminder of how quickly the year is ending. As I reflect on the growth we have experienced this last year, my heart overflows with gratitude. Li ...
Temporary Tax Law Opportunity
October 28th, 2021 at 7:47 am EDTDear friend, This weekly email is normally a “fundraising-free zone.” But as we approach the end of 2021, right now is an exceptional time to build on your investment in the work of Five Talents. There are temporary opportunities in the tax law e ...
Their relatives were killed, their properties were looted, but…
October 21st, 2021 at 9:28 am EDT“Their relatives were killed, their properties were looted, but they have learned that they canforgive and start a new life.” Dear friend, This statement was made by a Five Talents savings group facilitator, working with a group of displaced men ...
Anne's Trip to Juba
October 14th, 2021 at 10:30 am EDTDear friend, I’m excited to share with you about our Program Manager for South Sudan’s visit with our partners last week. With Covid, our Program Team has had limited opportunities to meet with our partners, and we’re delighted that Anne was ab ...
An uplifting board meeting
October 7th, 2021 at 7:51 am EDTDear friend, We just held Five Talents board meetings last week, and we were able to gather in person for the first time in 18 months. What a joy! It was sad to hear of the challenges many of our worldwide partners have faced: lockdowns and local pas ...
Kenyan Virtual Tour Reminder
September 28th, 2021 at 8:06 am EDTDear Friend, Thank you for your RSVP to our upcoming Five Talents event this Thursday, September 30th at 7pm! For your convenience, the invitation with all the event details is included below. We are following the Covid recommendation that masks are ...