I received an email from Kiva.org, a micro-lending site, where I have lent for more than 3-years with great results. You can try and see how it works with the $25 gift at http://kiva.org/ladieshomejournal (New Lenders only). It is available only for a short period of time.
The message reads the following:
"Now your friends and family can try Kiva for free!
Kiva and Ladies' Home Journal have partnered to make a small number of free trials available for new lenders. Since you're so good at sharing Kiva, we're giving you a chance to tell your friends first.
All you need to do is share the link below with your friends, family, colleagues, classmates, or anyone else you can think of. Just post it on Facebook or Twitter, send it in an email, paint it on your house... you get the picture. If they're quick, they'll be able to make a loan for free.
The link is: http://kiva.org/ladieshomejournal
The free trials will get snatched up quickly, so don't wait. Nothing says "Happy New Year" like a few new Kiva lenders!
Thanks for a great 2011, and here's to an even bigger and better 2012 for all of our borrowers."