Yay for Us

     SPPC has received a very nice thank you letter from PWS&D (Presbyterian World Service and Development, the mission arm of the national church.)  Apparently our givings to PWS&D in the January to June period were considered worthy of comment. 
   Among other things, the letter mentioned the value of micro loans that allowed women in Guatemala to invest in their own land, improve their agricultural methods and thus increase their food production, which not only allows them to feed their own families, but to sell their excess and provide more income, and employment (and income) for others.  The ripple effect of a small donation is truly amazing.
    PWS&D has partners all over the world who ensure that our contributions are used wisely and efficiently to promote health, education, agriculture, income-generating businesses, skills training, clean water and emergency relief.  For those who attended the Laura Kavanagh presentation earlier this year, you will remember that one of the purposes of her trip was to inspect projects that had received PWS&D funding and to receive an accounting of how those funds were used.  With so many charities begging for funds on television, by the mail, door-to-door and via telephone solicitors, it is reassuring to know that 94% of the money given to PWS&D goes directly to those in need. 
    As the U.N. declares a state of famine in East Africa, it is worth noting that any money made to  PWS&D will generate matching funds from the federal government.
    So yay for us at SPPC and yay to PWS&D for their amazing work in the world.

For more information on PWS&D, etc. simply follow the links in this post.