AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 2, 2011) —

Whole Planet Foundation

's 2012 calendars are now on sale at Whole Foods Market stores in the United States and Canada.

2012 Whole Planet Foundation Calendar The calendars, which support Whole Planet Foundation's micro-lending programs, cost $3 apiece and feature photos of microcredit clients from 13 countries, as well as more than $16 worth of coupons for natural and organic products.

Since 2006, calendar sales have generated more than $300,000 for the foundation, empowering more than 8,000 people to create or expand home-based businesses to help lift them and their families out of poverty.

For more information visit blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2011/10/microlending-calendar-purchase/.