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April 2013: English | en Español

  • Two teens, two cultures, so much in common
  • Vision Team talk inspires 8 new sponsors
  • Help a student who needs chemotherapy
  • Sponsor this explorer of new places

March 2013: English | en Español

  • New library for New Hope
  • Medical volunteers in San Miguel Milpas Altas
  • New feature at this year’s Noche
  • Aspiring young doctor needs a sponsor Now sponsored!

February 2013: English | en Español

  • An example for her children
  • New classroom in San Rafael
  • Son of Maria del Carmen needs a sponsor  Now sponsored!
  • Looking for new office space
  • Save the date for Noche de Colores
  • Bienvenido Jeff, Adios Kate

January 2013: English | en Español

  • Measuring the effects of books and words
  • Bake sale for Guatemala, art sale to come
  • ¿Habla Español? Looking for translators…
  • Looking for new office space
  • Leader in San Rafael needs a sponsor  Now sponsored!

December 2012: English

  • Ho-ho-hope for the holidays
  • 3 ways to make the season bright

November 2012: English | en Español

  • Four pairs of siblings graduate this year
  • $500 for 50 kids on a 50th birthday
  • Join in on Illumination Weekend, Dec. 1-2
  • Support Common Hope on Give to the Max Day
  • Little brother of high school grads needs a sponsor Now sponsored!

October 2012: English | en Español

  • Hardworking intern and volunteer now on staff
  • Thousands of winners at our golf tournament
  • Events over Guatemalan Independence Day weekend
  • Support Common Hope on Give to the Max Day
  • Brother and sister need sponsors

September 2012: English | en Español

  • Children plant trees and seeds of leadership 
  • Quince Años fiesta for Common Hope
  • Future gym teacher needs a sponsor

August 2012: English | en Español

  • Parents and teens have great fun at family day
  • Youth group learns to love vegetables, and cook them, with Chef Lia Huber
  • Denver gallery event a great success
  • Help sponsor all 20 dreams before Labor Day

July 2012: English | en Español

  • Volunteer organizes health summit
  • Jacoby family finds many ways to give
  • New playground at Antigua site
  • Sponsor a dream

June 2012: English | en Español

  • A small leap over the rope, a big leap for Hermelinda
  • In just one week, Juilliard students prepare Santa Catarina students for the stage
  • Target team members share their love of the environment with New Hope School
  • Registration open for our 3rd annual golf tournament
  • Be a voice of encouragement for Licinio, age 14

May 2012: English | en Español

  • Celebrating World Book Day
  • Volunteers share real-time photos via Twitter
  • Join us at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival
  • Fernando, scholar of dinosaurs, needs a sponsor

April 2012: English | en Español

  • Former affiliate promotes education at partner school
  • Kids from St. Boniface, Good Shepherd, Deephaven, and St. Mary’s schools help kids in Guatemala
  • Upcoming events
  • Robinson needs a sponsor (Now sponsored!)
  • Give hope and opportunity for generations to come
  • Volunteer coordinator needed in Guatemala

March 2012: English | en Español

  • First student in San Rafael goes to high school
  • Instead of birthday gifts, 8-year-old asks for gifts to benefit Guatemala
  • Nelly needs a sponsor (Now sponsored!)
  • Volunteer coordinator needed in Guatemala

February 2012: English | en Español

  • Bringing school fun home
  • Best Buy team experience, in photos
  • María Angelina needs a sponsor (Now sponsored!)
  • Volunteer coordinator needed in Guatemala

January 2012: English | en Español

  • Our re(solution) for the new year
  • School supply festivals kick off new year
  • Best Buy volunteers raise funds at employee art fair
  • Hector needs a sponsor

December 2011: English

  • Yule be glad you gave
  • 2011 highlights
  • Three ways to make the season bright

November 2011: English | en Español

  • First female student graduates from med school
  • Chicago Noche raises $40,000 for our programs
  • Meet volunteer Sean Duffy
  • Classes of 2012 and 2013 fully sponsored

October 2011: English | en Español

  • Children travel near and far at the library
  • Executive and honorary board visits Guatemala
  • 17 students so close to graduation

September 2011: English | en Español

  • New developments in San Miguel Milpas Altas
  • Newlyweds volunteer in Guatemala for honeymoon
  • Maria Anabella, age 8, needs a sponsor
  • Translators needed to deliver letters in time for the holidays
  • $1,100 raised, $6,200 more needed to release health care matching grant

August 2011: English | en Español

  • Renovations begin to enhance reading and youth programs
  • St. Cloud Mission Office delivers truckload of supplies
  • Carla, an aspiring doctor, needs a sponsor
  • Position openings in Guatemala and Minnesota

July 2011: English | en Español

  • School Partner Initiative featured in a new video
  • You did it: 25 students sponsored in 25 days
  • Bryan needs a sponsor
  • Position openings in Guatemala and Minnesota

June 2011: English | en Español

  • We have 25 students and 25 days
  • Vocational workshop series planned for junior high students
  • Got a Dollar for Guatemala campaign raises $16,000

May 2011: English | en Español

  • Four simple words, one big change for Victoriano
  • Leadership training deepens Common Hope’s bench
  • Generosity abounds at Noche de Colores
  • Karla, future CEO, needs a Sponsor

April 2011: English | en Español

  • A thousand words from Guatemala, in photos
  • From Antigua to Tokyo
  • Orinda team raises funds for employee scholarships
  • Aspiring doctor, Paula Acajabón, needs a Sponsor

March 2011: English | en Español

  • Families sign up in our newest community, San Miguel Milpas Altas
  • Join us for our 25th anniversary Noche de Colores celebration and benefit
  • Rodrigo Alejandro needs a Sponsor
  • Volunteer dentists needed

February 2011: English | en Español

  • Meet Ligia Pol, education promoter
  • First Vision Team of year comes from hometown of our founders
  • Remembering finance director Kathleen Lock
  • Saturnino, aspiring teacher, needs a Sponsor

January 2011: English | en Español

  • Celebrating 25 years of hope made real in Guatemala
  • Even over school vacation, enthusiasm builds for libraries, reading, and school
  • Thanks to you, 2010 ended strong
  • Starting kindergarten in 2011, Jose Paredes needs a Sponsor

December 2010: English | en Español

  • 2010 year in review
  • Three ways to make the season bright
  • Our best wishes for a joyful holiday and prosperous new year

November 2010: English | en Español

  • A family celebrates twice this graduation season, after two decades of hard work
  • Gallery 13 event results: 19 students sponsored
  • Edy Gomez, aspiring firefighter, needs a Sponsor
  • Deliver many smiles this holiday season

October 2010: English | en Español

  • Special activities led by new staff members
  • Interview with Silvia, Common Hope intern and high school senior
  • First annual Drive Out Poverty Golf Tournament results
  • Changes to supply drive

September 2010: English | en Español

  • Common Hope receives Dignitas Humana Award
  • Donor Impact Report for 2009 is here
  • Videos of students and teachers in action

August 2010: English | en Español

  • Close to dropping out, an intervention ensures Hairon stays in school
  • Rocio González, San Rafael site coordinator, receives fellowship
  • Krista and Ben meet new sponsored student Jackeline

July 2010: English | en Español

  • Amidst recovery, deeper impact of tropical storm Agatha remains
  • Children take action for kids in Guatemala
  • Vision Team does a cooking swap with women from Santa Inés

June 2010: English | en Español

  • Two weeks after Agatha, recovery efforts continue
  • Support needed to help children and families rebuild and get back to school

May 2010: English | en Español

  • Meet architect in training Josué Martínez
  • Education promoters receive training in creative ways to teach math
  • Occupational therapy class learns life skills through arts and crafts

April 2010: English | en Español

  • Meet María del Carmen, beneficiary of the PODER employment program
  • Common Hope participates in Global Giving UK project challenge
  • Sponsor reflection: Celebrating Esvin’s graduation

March 2010: English | en Español

  • Irma Garcia, an agent of change
  • Betty Kampa Miller fulfills 75th birthday wish as a Vision Team volunteer
  • Guatemalan exchange students visit St. Paul office

February 2010: English | en Español

  • Students begin 2010 school year in Guatemala
  • Target-Guatemala visits Antigua site
  • Vision Team members in their own words

January 2010: English | en Español

  • New Hope teachers travel to Chicago
  • Recent graduate speaks about his inspiration
  • Thank you for a strong 2009

November 2009: English | en Español

  • High school students graduate and university scholarships awarded
  • Highlights from sponsorship visits
  • Best Buy staff volunteer in U.S. office

October 2009: English | en Español

  • School in Santa Catarina receives new stove for school lunch program
  • Donor Impact Report 2008 now online
  • Boston group brings creative ideas to Vision Team trip

September 2009: English | en Español

  • Note from Marianela, in her final stages of residency for medical school
  • Pastor creates memorable challenge to highlight supply drive
  • Photo event brings in 42 new Sponsors

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