Educational Support Programs: Encouraging education to thrive
“I am a person who is always in the process of self-training, and I love to share everything I learn with others.”- says Jorge Alvarez,...
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Adam Meyer
Jul 7, 20222 min
New Hope School Welcomes Back Students and Staff
After two years, students and faculty were welcomed back to the classroom on Monday, June 8! The first day back was filled with constant...
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Adam Meyer
Jun 27, 20223 min
Common Hope Fathers Sharing Their Stories
In the month of June, we celebrate a very important group of people—Fathers! Common Hope would like to celebrate all fathers who are...
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Adam Meyer
Mar 7, 20223 min
Common Hope welcomes volunteers again! What you need to know if you’re considering traveling.
Visitor Experiences are the backbone of Common Hope’s support system. The visitor programs are designed to provide an immersive...
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Adam Meyer
Mar 4, 20221 min
3M LRN fosters cross-cultural relationships through volunteerism
3M Latino Resource Network (LRN) members across the U.S. and Latin America continue to volunteer their time to foster important...
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Adam Meyer
Feb 10, 20223 min
Dental Care in Guatemala: An interview with Dr. Steve Humbert
Dr. Steve Humbert has made 62 volunteer trips to Guatemala to provide dental care for families through Common Hope’s Dental Team program....
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Adam Meyer
Feb 1, 20221 min
The Beginning of a New Partnership and Relationship
At Common Hope, affiliation is just the beginning of a student’s road to graduation and the partnership with their whole family....
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Adam Meyer
Jan 13, 20223 min
Common Hope Addresses Health Care Needs
Poor health affects how much children can achieve in school. Children who suffer from malnutrition and other health issues have...
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Adam Meyer
Nov 17, 20212 min
Educated Women are Empowered Women
Research has shown that educated girls can change the trajectory of their own lives, reverse the cycles of poverty, generate economic...
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Adam Meyer
Oct 11, 20212 min
Traditional Clothing of Guatemala’s resilient Mayan women
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated on the second Monday in October, is an important holiday that seeks to honor and celebrate Native...
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Adam Meyer
Jul 6, 20214 min
El Poder de la Comunidad: Celebrating the Power of Community
Photo above: New Hope School the day it opened 15 years ago. Since New Hope School opened its doors 15 years ago, it boasts a strong...
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Adam Meyer
Jun 10, 20213 min
New Hope Celebrates 20 Years and the Power of Community
Hosted and emceed by the young adults who live in New Hope, the anniversary activities were truly a celebration of el poder de la...
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Adam Meyer
May 3, 20212 min
Doña Iliana shares her story of motherhood and proud mom moments
In this month of May, Common Hope would like to acknowledge and celebrate all of the mothers and mother figures who give so selflessly in...
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Adam Meyer
May 3, 20214 min
Persevering Through the Pandemic – Update from Shari Blindt, Executive Director
Update 4.26.2021 Happy 35th anniversary to each of you who have made Common Hope’s mission possible since our humble beginnings in 1986,...
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Adam Meyer
Mar 30, 20213 min
Inside the Program: Delivering School Supplies
“So much of what Common Hope provides to students and families is possible thanks to volunteers.” -Erin Treinen Erin Treinen and Lys...
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Adam Meyer
Mar 29, 20212 min
Back to (Distance) School in Guatemala!
It’s ‘all hands on deck’ to deliver school supplies (And we miss our volunteers!) In Guatemala, the school year typically starts in...
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Adam Meyer
Mar 2, 20214 min
Inside the Program: Affiliation with Carmen & Aracely
Affiliation is Where the Partnership Begins “To serve is my passion. To listen, to be respectful, and to be kind is something I learned...
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Adam Meyer
Feb 26, 20212 min
Welcome, new Common Hope families!
Photo: Rebecca S. welcoming new families to the program! (Photo from January 2020) This is such a special time of the year at Common...
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