FYI: Giving Thanks for our Investors: 2009 Social Impact Report

"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver What is Social Entrepreneurship? Statement of Faith You can find other "Market with Meaning" but you definitely want to see "Profit with Purpose". I personally "Believe in Kingdom Transformation" because I know there is only ONE "Life for Significant". 社會企業家的事業 my facebook  &  my twitter  &  my tumblr --- 2009年11月25日 星期三，Calvert Foundation <newsletter@calvertfoundation.org> 寫道﹕ 寄件人: Calvert Foundation <newsletter@calvertfoundation.org> 主題: Giving Thanks for our Investors: 2009 Social Impact Report 收件人: "Houghton Wan" <incubator.hou@gmail.com> 日期: 2009年11月25日,星期三,上午3:46 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to Calvert Foundation's eNewsletter. Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. November 23, 2009 SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT: 2009 Thank you for making a real difference! As we release the 2009 Social Impact Report this week, we are thankful for you - the investors and supporters that make our work possible! This report provides a snapshot of the impact our portfolio organizations have made in the lives of people all around the world. This year alone, we estimate this work to have yielded: 2,984 homes 69,736 microenterprises 96,896 jobs abroad 5,020 jobs in the U.S. 6,083 social enterprises, Fair Trade cooperatives, and other nontraditional investments financed Investors and supporters will receive a copy of the report in the mail. You can also access it directly from our website.   Microfinance Expert on Lessons Learned Calvert Foundation's Sr. Portfolio Associate Caroline Bressan spoke with Microfinance Focus this month about lessons learned from the Nicaraguan "No Pay" movement, which has caused a stir in microfinance investment circles. Caroline and two other industry experts weigh in.   Also of Interest Take our 2009 Investory Survey online Missed our briefing call on green solutions to poverty? Listen to the recording. Follow us on Twitter™ Become a fan on Facebook© There are communities around the world in need of homes, jobs, and facilities such as daycare. You want to help, but don’t want to give money away. Is it possible to still help? Yes! Tax-deductible gifts to Calvert Foundation keep our lending lifeline open to nonprofits serving communities affected most by the troubled economy. Forward Know someone who might be interested in the email? Forward this email to a friend.   If you no longer wish to receive this email please unsubscribe. Calvert Social Investment Foundation Calvert Foundation - 7315 Wisconsin Ave. Suite 1100W Bethesda, MD 20814 - ph 800.248.0337 Calvert Social Investment Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, offers the Community Investment Note, which is subject to certain risks, is not a mutual fund, is not FDIC or SIPC insured, and should not be confused with any Calvert Group-sponsored investment product. This website is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities; the offering is made only by the prospectus, which should be read before investing.

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