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Executive Director, Shari Blindt, retiring after 18 years of service
Lea en español a continuación. For nearly 18 years, Shari Blindt has been a leader and friend to all of us engaged in Common Hope’s work....
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Apr 14, 20233 min read
Creating safe spaces for women and girls: Jenifer’s powerful role
“Let us show that being a woman doesn’t limit us in what we can achieve, on the contrary, let us show that we are capable of excelling in...
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Mar 29, 20233 min read
The Education Support team hosts fun festival to promote 2023 programs
Family playing board games in Common Hope’s library. The school year has officially started for students in Guatemala, and everybody is...
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Feb 27, 20232 min read
Hope and Love You Can Wear on Your Wrist
Photo: Izzie (Isabella Ferrando) on the left, JJ (JJ Ham) on the right, both 15 Sweethearts, friends, gift givers, and changemakers give...
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Feb 23, 20232 min read
Back-to-School Festival: Welcome students and families!
The start of a new school year is full of possibility and promise but can also be a little intimidating for students and parents...
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Jan 30, 20233 min read
Paint with a Purpose: Faith Ralston’s creative and visual way to give back to Guatemala
Photo: Faith Ralston (top left), Phillips Vision Team, and a Common Hope family) Faith Ralston recently returned from her first Vision...
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Jan 30, 20232 min read
Class of 2022: This is just the beginning.
Dreaming for a better future Fredy, 2022 graduate. Keep moving forward. This is Fredy’s message to his peers and those attending...
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Nov 29, 20225 min read
Boston Scientific unites the corporate community during Hispanic Heritage Month
Boston Scientific unites the corporate community during Hispanic Heritage Month To kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month, Boston Scientific...
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Oct 18, 20221 min read
Celebrating HHM all year long with 3M
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month all year long with 3M 3M is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by partnering with Common Hope to...
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Oct 18, 20222 min read
Improving family well-being and reducing food insecurity
Covid-19 is still prevalent in the US and around the world. After two years of the pandemic, we all have been impacted in one way or...
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Sep 14, 20222 min read
Mente Sana, Healthy Minds!
Mente Sana is a health program that seeks to provide participants with the tools and guidance to help them identify and better manage...
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
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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Aug 2, 20223 min read
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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Jul 7, 20222 min read
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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Jun 27, 20223 min read
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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Mar 7, 20223 min read
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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Mar 4, 20221 min read
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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Feb 10, 20223 min read
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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Feb 1, 20221 min read
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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Jan 13, 20223 min read
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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Nov 17, 20212 min read
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