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Dear Friends, Our fundraising dinner, Banking on Dreams, is just around the corner! Please let us know ASAP if you are interested in attending on Wednesday, May 18 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. RSVP to Zanne at zanne@washingtoncash.org or 206.352.1945.
2005 is the International Year of Microcredit, as declared by the United Nations. This week, I am in Portland, OR at the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) annual conference. The AEO conference brings together hundreds of microenterprise development organizations from all over the United States. In order to advance the microcredit movement in the world, we must do our part to improve the best practices here in the US; and this conference provides the forum for the dissemination of new ideas.
Many people have only heard of microcredit, especially peer-lending, in an international context. Peer-lending is the practice where client entrepreneurs themselves have the ultimate decision-making power regarding the readiness of their loan group members to receive loans. There are 30 peer-lending microcredit institutions in the United States and Washington CASH is one of them! Help us spread the word about this important movement and Washington CASH's part by coming to our "Bring a Friend" Wine and Cheese at our office from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9. I hope you can come and bring someone!
Sincerely, Melany Brown Executive Director
You're Invited to Washington CASH's First Annual Fundraising Dinner Banking on Dreams
Keynote Speaker: Lynn McMullen Emcee: Ericka Jackson Washington CASH Client Wednesday, May 18th, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Bell Harbor, 2211 Alaskan Way , Pier 66
Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help (CASH) Self-Sufficiency Through Self-Employment Card designed by Washington CASH client Cookie Bouldin of Cookie's Colorful Creations While there is no cost to attend, we suggest a minimum donation of $100 per guest. About Our Speaker
Loans taken out in April: GIRL seattle GIRL seattle, a collaboration of Seattle-area accessory artists and designers, is expanding with the help of a $500 business loan recently approved for owner Christina Bengtson. The loan will help improve the business' efficiency by upgrading the business computer, allowing it to support accounting software and other time-saving programs. The loan will also go towards Christina's supplies to increase her inventory of beautiful handcrafted jewelry, which is in high demand. GIRL seattle offers an ever growing range of accessories from classic designs with freshwater pearls and crystals to chunky clusters of semi-precious stones. Look for more news about GIRL seattle as Christina's ever-growing group of talented local designers continues to expand. Contact Christina at 206.524.7687. Hair Claws Donna Scheunemann is the owner of Hair Claws, a hair accessories business based in Colville, Washington. Donna is our first loan to be approved for a Stevens County client. Donna has been selling her wooden and beaded Hair Claws at craft shows and markets for over five years. Her $500 business loan will help her pay for some summer craft show fees as well as help her build inventory for the busy summer months. To learn more about Donna's business or to find out if she is participating in a show near you - call 509.684.9186.
Washington CASH needs business resources! We currently have a business library with a smattering of business-related books. WE NEED MORE!
If you have any of these resources around your home that you are no longer using, please consider donating them to Washington CASH. Your in-kind donation is fully tax-deductible and will be much appreciated by budding entrepreneurs who cannot afford these items at this time.
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