Gold Star Moment: Julia's Fully Funded on Kiva!
We’re thrilled to share that Julia Crumblin, the heart and hands behind Picking Up the Pieces Enrichment Center, has received full funding for her $6,000 loan on Kiva.org!
Julia’s project is a vibrant, culturally responsive childcare and homeschool support center rooted in the James Island community. Her program creates a nurturing environment where children feel celebrated and seen, and families can access quality support close to home. With this newly funded loan, Julia will be able to complete critical upgrades like safe playground surfacing and fencing, essential classroom resources, and more.
All thanks to the support of 87 generous lenders from near and far, Julia now has the tools and confidence to bring her vision to life. We stand behind local entrepreneurs like Julia who are building inclusive, supportive, and family-focused businesses right here in our community.
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"I am incredibly humbled and grateful to share that my Kiva loan was fully funded in just 3 days — all thanks to you! Every single dollar contributed represents not only financial support but belief in my mission to create accessible, community-centered childcare and enrichment programs here in Charleston. With your help, I can now move forward with critical next steps that will help create a nurturing space where children can learn, grow, and thrive. This funding is more than just money; it's momentum, and it's community in action. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in me, in families, and in the future of our children."Julia,Picking Up the Pieces