FUSsa-talk Mailing List: Re: Fw: Speaking at First Unitarian Society!

[hanse002 (hanse002]

They have a web site, and it seems like they are operating mostly in the 
Congo, helping with a micro-finance program. It's difficult to ascertain 
how they are funded or what their non-profit status is.(Here's the quote 
from the website:
"FSI operated under an umbrella body called Grand Central Charity, which is 
a 501(c)(3) organization well-versed in loan administration. In April, 
2008, however, FSI registered as a non-profit organization with governments 
of the USA, and DR Congo, and then started operating independent of Grand 
Central Charity."
Maybe Carol could talk with her and get a sense of whether she might be an 
interesting speaker for an Eat n Meet or Forum.

Adele  



n Nov 5 2009, Carol Koepp wrote:

> MessageScroll down and see the request to speak at FUS.  Thoughts?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Will Hegeman 
> To: 'Carol Koepp' 
> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 1:55 PM
> Subject: FW: Speaking at First Unitarian Society!
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> Dear Carol,
> I spoke with Chingwell and told her I would forward her request to you.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chingwell Mutombu [mailto:chingwell [at] comcast.net] 
> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 1:12 PM
> To: office [at] firstunitariansociety.org
> Subject: Speaking at First Unitarian Society!
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> Dear Will,
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> My name is Chingwell Mutombu, I just spoke with Sue at your office who 
> suggested that I contact you regarding my question. I am an Executive 
> Director of First Step Initiative, an international organization that 
> work with poor communities in war torn region of Sub-Saharan Africa. We 
> are looking for opportunities to spread the word about what we are doing 
> and I believe that our work is very much aligned with your Congregation's 
> mission in that our work advance peace, equality and recognizes the 
> dignity of every human being. I would certainly welcome an opportunity to 
> stop by your office, tell you a little about our work and see if there 
> might be an opportunity for us to come and speak at your congregation at 
> some point in the near future. Please let know if your schedule might 
> allow for an in person meeting. Thank you Will and I look forward to 
> hearing from you soon.
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> Best regards,
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> Chingwell Mutombu
> M.P.A., M.A.
> Executive Director
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> First Step Initiative
> "Empowering the world's poorest individuals to create their own destinies"
> 8400 Golden Valley Rd, Suite 314
> Golden Valley, MN 55427
> Tel: (763) 546-1932
> Cell: (763) 639-8522
> E-mail: chingwell [at] comcast.net
> Check Out Our Microfinance Website: www.firststepinitiative.net
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> shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A 
> time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other. That time 
> is now." Wangari Maathai.
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