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Legacy Kitchens Insight Trip 2013: Heroes of Transformation, Part 2

A group of 10 from Legacy Kitchens has just returned from an Opportunity International insight trip to Bogota and Cartagena, Colombia where we saw how microfinance and loving relationships can transform the lives of the working poor. The following recap will highlight the heroic stories of some of the people that we interacted with in a significant way, touching our spirits and in turn transforming us. READ MORE

12th Annual Music for a Winter Evening Charity Concert Raises $117,000

We are excited to announce that the 12th Annual ‘Music for a Winter Evening’ benefit concert and ‘Save a Life Campaign’ has raised $117,000 for the Calgary Dream Centre. READ MORE

Legacy Kitchens Insight Trip 2013: Heroes of Transformation, Part 1

A group of 10 from Legacy Kitchens has just returned from an Opportunity International insight trip to Bogota and Cartagena, Colombia where we saw how microfinance and loving relationships can transform the lives of the working poor. The following recap will highlight the heroic stories of some of the people that we interacted with in a significant way, touching our spirits and in turn transforming us. READ MORE

Rosiris’ Before & After: A Roof & Floor Program Update from Colombia

Rosiris is a hard working, dependable Opportunity International client whose dream it is to have a well-constructed home. Astrid, the program manager of the Opportunity International program that we support in Cartagena, Colombia, sent us this update to let us know that Rosiris is halfway to fulfilling her dream. READ MORE

12th Annual Concert, Campaign to Benefit the Calgary Dream Centre

Legacy Kitchens is partnering with Corpus Christi Male Chorale again this year for the 12th Annual “Music for a Winter Evening” concert. Over the past 11 years, this event has raised over 1 million dollars for Calgary charities. This year all proceeds will benefit The Calgary Dream Centre. READ MORE

Deny’s Before & After: A Roof & Floor Program Update from Colombia

Astrid sent us this update on the Opportunity International Roof & Floor Program in Cartagena, Colombia. Deny and her family installed floors in their home and remodeled the bathroom to make it safer and more sanitary. READ MORE

Luz’s Before & After: A Roof & Floor Program Update from Colombia

Here’s the latest Opportunity International Roof & Floor Program update from Astrid in Cartagena, Colombia. Luz runs a small business and is active in her community. READ MORE

Yuliana’s Before & After: A Roof & Floor Program Update from Colombia

Yuliana and her family lost everything to floods last October. Astrid, the program manager of the Opportunity International program that we support in Cartagena, Colombia, tells us how generous donors helped the Almagros and two other families in Colombia rebuild their homes READ MORE

Wilfrido Rebuilds His Home: A Roof & Floor Program Update from Colombia

Astrid, the program manager of the Opportunity International Roof & Floor program that we support in Cartagena, Colombia, sent us this update about Wilfrido whose story we shared last Summer. Wilfrido’s house was threatened by mudslides and flooding so he salvaged materials and rebuilt his home on a friend’s property while maintaining his coffee business. READ MORE

Nancy’s Before & After: A Roof & Floor Program Update from Colombia

Nancy is a participant in the Opportunity International Roof & Floor program that we support in Cartagena, Colombia. Astrid, the program manager, sent along this story about how Nancy’s business and family have benefitted from their rebuilt kitchen. READ MORE

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