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Gold Star Moment: Julia's Fully Funded on Kiva!
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... Continue Reading

Postedby Mara Fields
Date posted08/11/2025


Clap Your Hands: Courtney's Fully Funded on Kiva!
Clap Your Hands: Courtney's Fully Funded on Kiva!

We’re thrilled to share that Courtney Waters, the creative force behind Wax Hand Creations, has received full funding for her $7,500 loan on Kiva.org! Courtney’s business brings people together through one-of-a-kind, interactive wax hand art experiences—offering a fun, tactile... Continue Reading

Postedby Mara Fields
Date posted08/6/2025


Brewed to Success: Summit Grounds Fully Funded on Kiva!
Brewed to Success: Summit Grounds Fully Funded on Kiva!

We are thrilled to congratulate Summit Grounds, founded by Gina Cordoba—a proud U.S. Army veteran and first-generation Colombian-American—on securing her funding goal of $11,500 through Kiva.org! Gina’s passion for coffee and sustainability shines through every cup. By... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted07/30/2025


Cheers to Naturally Geechee: Fully Funded on Kiva!
Cheers to Naturally Geechee: Fully Funded on Kiva!

Big congratulations to Tremaine “Abenaa” Moore – a 2024 Pitch finalist – and founder of Naturally Geechee, for securing $4,500 on Kiva.org! Tremaine plans to utilize these funds and meet growing demand head-on by investing in manufacturing equipment, purchasing raw... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted03/3/2025


Celebrating Andrea: A Sparkling Success on Kiva!
Celebrating Andrea: A Sparkling Success on Kiva!

We are thrilled to congratulate Andrea Serrano with Glossy Jewellery – our 2023 Pitch competition winner – on securing $10,500 through Kiva.org! This incredible achievement will help Andrea—a talented immigrant entrepreneur—invest in much-needed equipment to craft custom,... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted02/28/2025


Kiva Success: Nadine Johnson & Your Mobile Tutor!
Kiva Success: Nadine Johnson & Your Mobile Tutor!

We’re celebrating Nadine Johnson and Your Mobile Tutor for securing $7,000 on Kiva.org, powered by 106 lenders worldwide! This funding will help Nadine continue her mission of improving K-8 mathematics and K-12 English language arts (ELA) proficiency through her innovative mobile tutoring... Continue Reading

Postedby Maud Bentley
Date posted10/8/2024