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Dollars for Dreams displays a map in Spanish teacher Kirsten Carter's room to show where their loans go. Members started this map when the club first began three years ago. They have helped 63 different people in 26 countries.

Carter makes a difference one dollar at a time

Julia Bennett, Business Editor March 5, 2019

Spanish teacher Kirsten Carter began the club Dollars for Dreams three years ago to help people in other countries to escape the poverty cycle. She never imagined the impact it would have on not only her...

Spanish teacher Kirsten Carter and senior Peyton Classon browse Kiva for loan recipients. "It's a great way to make an impact on someone else's life, and super fun," co president Isabel Bartosh said.

Small gesture creates chain reaction with Dollars for Dreams

Annika Brown, Business Editor November 2, 2018

Students are making a big difference in the world for a small cost. Since 2016, Dollars for Dreams has been loaning money to people in developing countries who live in poverty. The club is run by...

Dollars for Dreams helps those in need pursue better futures

Dollars for Dreams helps those in need pursue better futures

Katie Hutton, Online Editor-in-Cheif May 11, 2016

Spanish teacher Kirsten Carter,  appears in front of the classroom with a beaming grin on her face, declaring to the class that she has a plan to share. She asks the class permission to speak in English,...

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