Subject: It's Advent
It's Advent
December 2nd, 2021 at 8:53 am EDTDear friend, It’s Advent! A time of waiting. A time of hope. A time of re-birth. A time to focus on the Light when the sky is getting dark earlier each afternoon. One of my favorite things about Advent is the diversity of Advent calendars, and at F ...
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November 30th, 2021 at 12:01 pm EDTHappy Giving Tuesday... again, FriendWe were so excited to share our video about Sofia that we forgot to include this link that takes you to our donation page. You can click here to give or click the button below. GIVEThank you so much for support ...
Inspiring Video: How Rabbits and Goats Changed Her Life
November 30th, 2021 at 10:06 am EDTDear FriendToday is Giving Tuesday - a day to celebrate generosity and to give back! We have a special video about one Burundian mother whose determination and hard work changed the story and path forward for her family. Watch Sofia’s inspiring sto ...
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 ...