"As faithful members of the Church, they will pay their tithes and offerings, and the Church will be much the stronger for their presence in the areas where they live," President Hinckley said.4
In some areas where the PEF has been in operation for several years, as many as 10 to 15 percent of current Church leadership consists of PEF participants.
"Participants have encouraged other young people to use PEF loans and to break out of poverty," said Rex Allen. "After 10 years we are seeing the circle of hope expand as those who have been blessed share the blessings with others."