Walking for PEER Servants

To register to walk for PEER Servants, pay the $20 Walk Registration Fee, and create your own FirstGiving online fundraising page (wherein you can set your fundraising goal, join a team, etc.): click here.
Click on "Get Started" and then choose the Walk site at which you are walking.

Raising Support through Secure Online Donations

Use the sample letter found here to send to your prospective supporters. Customize the letter however you choose (including entering your name and address), but DO NOT change the URL. When your supporters click on it, they will be brought to your online fundraising page where they can give online and move you a step closer to reaching your fundraising goal.

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Story of Transformation

Emily Sumudivila
Curtain/Pillowcase Manufacturer
Philippines

Growing up in the midst of a difficult family environment, Emily Sumudivila never dreamed God would use her past to build a successful business. She grew up in the garment district in the Philippines and learned to use a sewing machine. What started as a childhood hobby eventually translated into a profitable business selling curtains and pillowcases. Emily now distributes her products to 20 wholesalers, employs 16 seamstresses, provides jobs for 3 family members and retails her products directly to the public.

How did all of this happen? Approximately 10 years ago, the Center for Community Transformation (CCT), PEER Servants microfinance partner in the Philippines, provided her with her first loan of just under $100. During that time Emily's spiritual life was transformed as she became a follower of Jesus through the ministry of CCT. It was also the beginning of economic transformation for Emily and her family as successful repayment of that first loan qualified her for subsequently larger loans. In all, Emily has secured 15 loans with CCT with her current loan exceeding $6,000. She has used the loans to purchase 18 sewing machines and a van to distribute her products to more distant locations.

Emily believes that God has poured out His blessing on her, and she wants to bless others as a result of her love for Him. She is already paying school fees for two students beyond her own family. She is a dreamer of big dreams and one day hopes to have a factory that would provide employment opportunities for 500 people. Seeing the remarkable journey God has taken her in the last 10 years coupled with her perseverance and drive, Emily’s dream is becoming a reality.

Thanks for your support of the Walk for Economic Empowerment. God bless you.