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ZUR ATTIAS SUPPORTS KIVA

Kiva is a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating world-wide poverty through microfinancing and loans. With individuals lending as little as $25 to help create opportunity, Kiva has since its founding in 2005, received funds from over 565,079 lenders and provided over $200 million in loans to 58 different countries. Kiva believes in providing safe, affordable access to capital to those in need. Kiva is funded through the support of lenders whose optional donations go directly toward funding loans. Kiva does not take any compensation nor does Kiva charge interest to those administering the loans on the ground. There are many ways to get involved including making a loan, purchasing a Kiva card, or working or volunteering for the organization both locally and abroad.

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LISA WHITNEY SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENT MASSACHUSETTS

Environment Massachusetts is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win tangible results for the Massachusetts' environment. Environment Massachusetts draws on 30 years of success in tackling our state's top environment problems.

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NICOLE MAGUN SUPPORTS HEIFER INTERNATIONAL

Heifer International is a non-profit organization committed to working with communities around the world to end poverty and better for the earth. With gifts of livestock and training, Heifer International has helped millions of people improve their nutrition and generate sustainable income. Thanks to Heifer's donations, hundreds of families receive milk, eggs, fresh produce and the capital to build new homes and businesses. Families who for generations knew only poverty send their children to school instead of to the fields. A cornerstone of Heifer's mission, the policy of "Passing on the Gift" promotes and supports an ever-expanding network of hope and peace. Every family aided by Heifer International maintains the responsibility of sharing their good fortune with another local families in need.

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BEVERLY DAVIS SUPPORTS OPEN TABLE

Founded in 1989, Open Table’s mission is to address hunger and social isolation in our area. The organization strives to build a community of support for guests who face many challenges associated with poverty. Some needs are small - a notebook for a school project, a winter jacket or boots, or transportation. Many guests face crises in housing, fuel assistance, summer child care, and critical health situations. For these issues, Open Table draws on the wider community of support. Open Table offers weekly community supper programs and pantries in Concord and Maynard, Massachusetts to more than 225 guests, including many children - no questions asked

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