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Recruiting and fundraising tips for Vision Team members
Deb pictured on left with teammate Sheryl Dyksterhouse We talked to Sheboygan Rotary/Interact Team Leader and superstar fundraiser, Deb...
Adam Meyer
Feb 20, 20172 min read
CHANGEMAKER Splashes Blessings Onto Others
Bernie and Lori Borschke were excited, overjoyed, and proud to learn their student, Marco, whom they had been sponsoring for four years...
Adam Meyer
Nov 21, 20163 min read
18-year-old Joe Fleming refurbishes laptops for students in need
Joe Fleming is an 18-year-old with a sharp mind, an adventurous spirit, and a big heart. He’s a proud Eagle Scout with a passion for the...
Adam Meyer
Sep 26, 20163 min read
A “Sponsorship Means” Story from Wendy Vezzosi
Throughout SPONSORPALOOZA we are sharing stories of what sponsorship means to students, their families, and their sponsors. Supporters...
Adam Meyer
Sep 22, 20162 min read
New Country Director, Rebecca Sanborn, sees the power of Common Hope
Greetings Common Hope friends! It is with great pleasure that I can say that I am officially part of the Common Hope/Familias de...
Adam Meyer
Aug 24, 20162 min read
Teen ambassador in Texas engages more than 200 students in statewide supply drive
A natural leader, Pratiksha Tonpe is a State Director for the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS), a nationwide honors...
Adam Meyer
Aug 22, 20162 min read
Creating Strands of Hope with Mt. Olive Vision Team
This past April, the Mount Olive Lutheran Church Vision Team visited Guatemala and one of their team members, Connie Marty, came ready to...
Adam Meyer
Jun 23, 20162 min read
From the desk of Tamalyn Gutierrez: A changing of the seasons
When asked what seasons Guatemala has, I’ve often answered, “rainy and dry season and each lasts six months.” I recently decided to...
Adam Meyer
Apr 29, 20165 min read
Early Childhood Reading Program serves critical need
Early childhood education is virtually non-existent in Guatemala, a country where half of the population lives below the poverty line....
Adam Meyer
Mar 11, 20163 min read
Saint Paul Magazine shares the work of Jim McDonald, Honorary Board Member
Note: This article was first published in the March 2016 issue of Saint Paul Magazine. The original article was written by Dana...
Adam Meyer
Mar 8, 20164 min read
Young man with neurological disorder receives specialized care, stays in school
Jose Israel is 13 years old and was born with Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome, a neurological disorder caused by tissue attachments that...
Adam Meyer
Feb 17, 20162 min read
Kathie Amble, a tribute to more than two decades of volunteer work
“And it all started by accident,” she says. Using her skills to enhance and fortify the Healthcare Program In 1991, Kathie was in...
Adam Meyer
Feb 17, 20163 min read
District 5950 Rotary Clubs come together in service
For the second consecutive year, Rotary clubs from District 5950 worked together to support education for impoverished students...
Adam Meyer
Feb 16, 20162 min read
On this day, 30 years ago…
On this day 30 years ago, the Huebsch Family’s grassroots endeavor to educate children in Guatemala received official Articles of...
Adam Meyer
Jan 27, 20162 min read
In the Kitchen with Common Hope: Chuchitos (Guatemalan-style Tamales)
Happy holidays from your friends at Common Hope/Familias de Esperanza! We wish you peace, joy, and all the best this wonderful holiday...
Adam Meyer
Dec 21, 20154 min read
Math can be Fun! Conference helps teachers learn to make math fun and more understandable.
Teachers2Teachers-International and the Sacatepéquez State Education Department helped Common Hope sponsor its first-ever conference for...
Adam Meyer
Nov 18, 20153 min read
The first library opens in San Rafael and is an incredible gift to the community
Fostering a culture of reading among our students and families continues to be a priority for Common Hope. Although students might read...
Adam Meyer
Sep 18, 20154 min read
Josh, 19, creates own non-profit and donates funds to Common Hope
19-year old Josh Manansala has supported Common Hope for some years now. In 2012, Josh visited Guatemala for the first time by going on a...
Adam Meyer
Aug 12, 20152 min read
Social workers & youth impact communities by raising awareness of domestic violence
The Common Hope social work department recently partnered with the youth program to give theatrical presentations about domestic...
Adam Meyer
Aug 12, 20151 min read
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 9th is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and this year the United Nations selected the theme, “Ensuring...
Adam Meyer
Aug 9, 20152 min read
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