Not Just Third World Countries

Below is a link to an article on Reportonbusiness.com about a woman in Canada that benefited from a microloan. When people think of poverty images of shanty towns in Africa, South America, and other developing countries flash in our minds. But there is poverty everywhere.

Marcia Francis worked two jobs and was still having trouble making ends meet. When she received a $5,000 loan she started a health-care service in Toronto. Freedom Support Services offers at-home care for seniors and people with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and last year generated $500,000 dollars and employs around 50 people. Marcia Francis is able to help many many people because she received the help she needed.

It is important for people to remember that there is poverty everywhere, and it can be relieved.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060116.wrmicrocredit16/BNStory/