Microloans to the Poor: Easy and Reusable

Microloans to the Poor: Easy and Reusable

I recently looked deeper into “microloans” to the poor — How they work, how requests are vetted, what percentage of the money gets into the hands of the borrower, average default rates, benefits to the borrowers, are many people participating, etc....

Our Family’s Response to the AGG

During the Advent Conspiracy messages this season and in reading the supporting handouts and blog articles, something that struck a chord with me was the “obligation treadmill” of buying all these Christmas gifts, especially all that we collectively spend...
WANTED: Hockey Equipment Needed

WANTED: Hockey Equipment Needed

The air is cooling and the days are getting shorter, but one of the best parts of the fall is the begining of the hockey season!  The WSM Sr. High students are starting an exciting new community event.  Starting in late September, Westheights will be hosting a weekly...

WANTED: Toys for new toddler program

If you have any gently-used toddler toys that you can donate, email charleneneuman@westheights.org or drop them off to any of our Infant-Toddler care volunteers. We need:  large play items like an indoor playhouse (e.g. Little Tykes), kitchen, garden, workshop or...