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Felicia in her Colmado

Felicia
Dear Mike and Suzanne,

Felicia is an associate of Esperanza who is currently in the process of paying back her 7th loan. Before having access to capital Felicia sold vegetables in the street market and on local public buses. After taking out her loan Felicia was able to build her own Colmado (a small supermarket.) Not only are Felicia and her family of 5 more financially stable, but she now has access to health care. Thanks to your gracious donation Mike and Suzanne, Felicia was able to receive an essential health exam. She can now be sure she is healthy, a fundamental right that every person deserves.

 “I have so many things to be grateful for.  I am much happier now because I have a stable life.  Selling goods on the streets was getting to be hard on my body and I was tired, but now I have so much hope! Life is easier now because I have more stability; I’ve learned the importance of managing your money, health, and planning for the future.”  Thank you so much for your priceless donation Mike and Suzanne; for this Felicia is eternally grateful!




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