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$125,000+ Raised For Our Coronavirus Response!
This Year’s Walk for Economic Empowerment was so special not only that it was virtual, global, and more fun, but also that we dedicated the funds raised to respond to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since God is always ready to stand for His Kingdom, we saw Him working... Read More
Our 2020 Global Virtual Walk is One Month Away!
Our 2020 Walk for Economic Empowerment has gone virtual and global! The need is greater than ever. We’re walking “together” on Saturday, June 6 from our own homes as a global community of hundreds of people to raise $125,000+. 100% of the funds raised will go into PEER Servants Coronavirus... Read More
POSTPONED: Our Concert for Economic Empowerment!
It’s one of our favorite nights of the year, but given the impact of the coronavirus, we will postpone the Concert to a later 2020 date. Our annual Concert for Economic Empowerment is a FREE night of fantastic music, inspiring stories, delicious food (a dessert/snack reception will follow), and the... Read More
Join Us for Our Thanksgiving Turkey Trot!
It’s our first (annual?) Thanksgiving Turkey Trot! Please join us Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 28, 8:30 am) in the parking lot of Trinity Covenant Church (7 Clematis Road, Lexington, MA) for a light breakfast before we “trot” on a 3-mile walk or 4-mile run that will extend a bit more... Read More
Announcing Our 2019 Special Project Grants
Every year we invite our global partners to apply for grants to fund special projects they may have – above and beyond their inspiring every day work that we also support. We were so impressed with what they presented this year that we have set out to raise $100,000 to... Read More
Join Us for Our Sunday, October 27 Banquet!
Whether you’re brand new or have been a volunteer for more than a decade, gather with the PEER Servants community on Sunday, October 27 (5:30 – 8:00 pm, St. Eulalia’s Catholic Church, 50 Ridge Street, Winchester, MA) for a wonderful evening of great food, music, and stories as we discover... Read More
Celebrating the Global Impact of PEER Teens
They are young people changing the world for the better. Bringing hope into prisons and hospitals, sharing good news with schoolmates, neighbors, and refugees – acting locally and partnering globally to encourage each other in Asia, Africa, and the Americas – even here in Boston! PEER Teens started five years... Read More
And Our 2019 Lydia Award winner is…
Maria Osorio de León, a tortilla maker from Guatemala, served by Potter’s House/Vida Nueva. Maria established a very successful tortilla making business that has grown significantly and now employs four employees. Despite not being able to read and write herself, the success of her business has enabled her to send... Read More
Meet our 2019 Lydia Award Finalists and Vote!
A Sri Lankan handbag maker, a Ugandan household goods retailer, and a Guatemalan tortilla maker. All grew their businesses with access to microfinance products and services from a local microfinance institution (and PEER Servants partner). All overcame tremendous obstacles. Their families are now living with sufficiency and dignity, and all... Read More
We (God) Did It! $100,000+ in the 2019 Walk!
Big news! For the first time ever, the PEER Servants family raised over $100,000 through our 2019 Walk for Economic Empowerment. Just imagine what over $100,000 will do invested wisely in the lives of the materially poor. Many families will be experiencing a bit more of heaven right here on... Read More