Jessica Linder

Chicago, IL

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I am passionate about helping people. To me that does not just mean handing out money; it means going the extra mile. It means being a positive light of hope and love into peoples lives. I am passionate about serving others.

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DePaul Business Brigade March 2014 Panama
  1. Affiliated Organization: Global Brigades USA
  2. Program: Business Brigades
  3. Chapter: Business Brigades at DePaul University
End Date: Mar 29, 2014 12:00 AM
Volunteer Activity Message

DePaul Business Brigade volunteers will spend 7 days in a rural community in Panama to help provide solutions to the community’s economic needs. The target beneficiaries have been previously excluded from formal financial institutions & therefore lacked access to savings and credit opportunities. Beneficiaries tend to have a low level of income, lack of collateral, & low level of education. During the brigade, volunteers divide into small groups to conduct household visits in which they get to know the family, assess each household’s level of financial competency and entrepreneurial aspirations. After the assessments the volunteers provide educational and technical assistance in the form of workshops. Topics range from personal finance to basic accounting and business planning. Additionally, volunteers invest in the community savings and loan (S&L) cooperative by providing seed capital. In turn, the seed capital provides loans to a small business to either expand current operations or pursue a new entrepreneurial opportunity. Working side-by-side with community members affords volunteers the opportunity for cultural exchange, micro-finance, and consulting experience. The households benefit by learning personal financial and business skills and gain access to credit and savings opportunities. Community businesses benefit from the consulting and loans. The community benefits because the profits earned by the S&L stay in the community to be used by the community!

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Deb Morrison donated $100

Saying "Good Luck Jessie!"

Mar 09, 2014 04:33 PM

Debra K Lane donated $80

Mar 09, 2014 01:36 PM

Stacy Phillip donated $20

Saying "Enjoy your time in Panama! You are an inspiration!"

Mar 09, 2014 12:25 PM

James M Connolly donated $97

Saying "For a Great Cause, For a Great Person"

Mar 06, 2014 03:02 PM

John Linder donated $50

Saying "God bless you and have a great trip. Love you. Uncle John and Aunt Shelley"

Mar 04, 2014 07:44 PM

donated $20

Mar 03, 2014 07:08 PM

Sarah Karafas donated $30

Feb 28, 2014 07:09 AM

Martha S Ackerman donated $50

Feb 25, 2014 05:35 PM

James A Lauer donated $50

Feb 25, 2014 10:20 AM

Curtis M Bennett donated $20

Feb 24, 2014 12:39 PM

Dellynn Linder donated $100

Feb 20, 2014 08:19 AM

Nicole L Putman donated $100

Saying "-Proud of you! Love, The (Jason) Putmans"

Feb 20, 2014 07:51 AM

Debra weyhrich donated $50

Saying "God bless you Jessica, for what you are doing! Love you! Prayers are with you for sure! Deb Weyhrich"

Feb 16, 2014 04:09 PM

Suzanne Behle donated $50

Saying "Bless you, Jessie! Enjoy!"

Feb 16, 2014 03:00 PM

Sharon E Sering donated $50

Saying "Love you and we will keep you in our prayers"

Feb 15, 2014 06:45 AM

Joan I Bright donated $25

Saying "So proud of you!"

Feb 10, 2014 08:54 AM

Kathy S. Lichtenstein donated $100

Saying "I am proud of you"

Feb 10, 2014 08:20 AM

Curtis Gorshe donated $100

Feb 06, 2014 08:06 PM

Jessica Linder donated $50

Feb 05, 2014 10:45 AM

Cheryl J Monroe donated $30

Saying "God's blessings to all of you!"

Feb 05, 2014 10:31 AM

Jayne Benckendorf donated $100

Saying "Good luck on your fundraising! This will be an awesome experience!"

Feb 05, 2014 08:22 AM

William Ziemniak donated $100

Feb 01, 2014 12:37 PM

Catharine M Lane donated $30

Saying "What a wonderful thing! Have a great time."

Jan 31, 2014 08:31 AM

Hilda C Brenkman donated $50

Saying "Bless you! Will pray for a wonderful experience."

Jan 30, 2014 04:24 PM

Anonymous donated $250

Jan 30, 2014 12:03 PM
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