Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Commitment to Help Each Other

We recently started a Community Emergency Fund (CEF) at Willow Pond, which we plan to start at each Community we are involved with.  The fund is set up to allow community members to help one another with small emergency needs, such as bus fare.  Assuming funds are available, a resident can take out their first loan up to $10.  Repayment of the loan is on the Honor System, out of respect for one another.  If the first loan has been repaid within 2 weeks, future loans can be obtained up to $25.

We have 3 loans out at the moment, and the first two have already been repaid.  One of these loans was taken out by a good friend in the Willow Pond Community.  She paid back her loan in full and decided to include a matching donation to express her gratitude.  Thank you to her for her responsibility and generous contribution to the Community of Willow Pond!  We are thankful for you and glad to call you a friend!

-- Suzanne Wallace