Whole Foods Tackles Global Poverty

Our friends at Whole Foods in the greater Portland area are inviting community members to a Benefit Show on Friday, March 13th at the Portland Four Square Church at 2830 NE Flanders Street from 6:00-9:00pm. This event is part of the Whole Planet Foundation’s 2015 Prosperity Campaign to raise $5 million for global poverty alleviation. At the event, attendees can enjoy food and refreshments while taking in performances by Edna Vazquez, Kúkátónón (Children’s African Dance Troupe), Peruvian Folk Dancers, Belly Dancer Swati and Give It FM. The suggested donation is $5-$10.

By participating in Friday’s Benefit Show, attendees can make a difference for micro-entrepreneurs around the world. For a woman living in poverty, a $200 loan can spark lifelong change, providing the chance to gain financial independence and provide for her family long-term. By reaching its $5 million fundraising goal, the Whole Planet Foundation will be able to support 135,000 people with the chance for a better life.

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The Whole Planet Foundation, in partnership with Whole Foods Laurelhurst, funds microloans for low-income individuals in 61 countries and 13 U.S. cities where Whole Foods Market sources products. To date, Whole Planet Foundation has authorized $60 million in loans and has funded more than $­­38 million in microfinance programs, positively impacting more than 5 million people worldwide.

Tickets are available at Whole Foods Market registers and at the show. Tickets are also available online at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/performers-supporting-microcredit-benefit-show-tickets-15802803611

For more information about the event, please contact Helen Lee at [email protected].