"They Are Us"  [Contemporary Folk Song]   The featured song derives from theatrical performances that benefit The Greater Contribution. (TGC) The California-based charity provides micro loans to the world's poorest entrepreneurs, enabling them to create jobs with sustainable incomes and provide for their families. With regular meals, shelter, health care, and education, they break the destructive cycle of poverty.   I participate in TGC fundraising events by re-enacting the true story of an impoverished woman in Kamanga, Tanzania. I speak about her struggles to overcome poverty and how micro loans help her family. Inspired by the generosity of TGC donors, I wrote and recorded "They Are Us." I invite you to learn more about the hope that micro loans give families around the world.* –Cheryl Farrell   "They Are Us" There is hope in the hearts of compassion There is trust in the hands of those who care There is power in people who take action Because they are us over there I give because I see myself I give because I know I can help All that I give, I give it freely Because they are us over there   *The Greater Contribution (TGC) Of the 2 billion people struggling to live on less than $2 a day, 75% are women supporting children. TGC works every day to help women work their way out of poverty. The World Bank reports that 10,000 people a month are being lifted out of poverty with micro loans. Now you can help too--you can make a life changing difference in a family's life. TGC is a 50l(c)(3) nonprofit organization. www.greatercontribution.org   "They Are Us" © Lyrics and melody: Cheryl Farrell Vocals: Cheryl Farrell and Nia Farrell Sound engineer: Per Kjeller For more information, visit www.bayheartmusic.com Photography courtesy of Microsoft Office Clip Art Proverb courtesy of thinkexist.com