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Heard a show on Maine calling yesterday featuring immigrants to Maine who are active in local politics. One of the people in the panel was the founder of Prosperity Maine. I had heard of the organization before, but never really knew what it did. It's actually pretty cool, focused on providing immigrants with financial education, help setting up businesses, and educational assistance. Good local stuff.

https://www.prosperityme.org/

derien made a post about the Heifer Project and I was surprised to see she didn't mention, what was for me, the most amusing part. This catalog is filled with lots of pictures of children from various less developed countries with their Heifer Project animals: Thailand, Latvia, Nepal, Armenia,Ecuador, Boliva. The Heifer Project really provides developement opportunities all over the globe. On one page there is a picture of a girl holding an adorable fuzzy lamb. The caption on that picture reads, "In Houlton, Maine, a loving child adores her sheep." Houlton. Maine.

The Heifer Project is based on a really great idea. It deserves your support if you've got a few dollars, pounds, or euros to spare.