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A surprise Skype visit makes a former sponsor’s dream come true
Sharon Harren has worked at Big Brothers Big Sisters for twenty years. As a gift of appreciation, the Big Brothers Big Sisters staff...
Adam Meyer
Jul 15, 20153 min read
Mothers organize Family Fair to promote reading in Santa Catarina
The most crucial and influential years of education occur very early in a child’s life. Unfortunately, many impoverished students are...
Adam Meyer
Jul 15, 20153 min read
Youth put skills into action to help peers in need
The Youth Support Program in Antigua provides academic and emotional support for 796 youth, helping to ensure that they reach their goal...
Adam Meyer
Jun 17, 20153 min read
In the Kitchen with Common Hope: Caldo de Res (Beef stock Stew)
Chef Vinicio, Doña Teresa, and Doña Olinda have been busy in the kitchen preparing some tasty Guatemalan dishes! This month we are...
Adam Meyer
Jun 12, 20152 min read
A small town in South Dakota has a big heart for our mission
Frederick, South Dakota, a small town of roughly 250 residents, is home to a group of people who are making a difference for our families...
Adam Meyer
Jun 4, 20152 min read
Three mothers in Guatemala share how they’ve built better relationships with their children
Mother’s Day is an important day to recognize and celebrate mothers all over the world. In Guatemala, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May...
Adam Meyer
May 11, 20154 min read
A daughter’s legacy: The gift of education
Barb and Gary Strandemo have a true love for Guatemala, and perhaps their deepest connection is through their daughters, Ana and Rosa,...
Adam Meyer
May 11, 20153 min read
Food for thought: The comfort and security of a full stomach
At Common Hope, we know that unfortunate events can happen at the drop of a dime and such events can cause added stress and strain to the...
Adam Meyer
Apr 8, 20153 min read
In the Kitchen with Vinicio: Guatemalan Enchiladas
As we leave winter behind and say hello to spring, we’d like to share a delicious recipe for Guatemalan enchiladas in this edition of In...
Adam Meyer
Apr 3, 20152 min read
Rotary members visit Guatemala & interact with students benefitting from Club gifts & Dist
In October 2014, Rotary members from District 5950 came together and were awarded a matching grant to purchase school supplies for...
Adam Meyer
Mar 20, 20152 min read
Doña Susy, mother of four, fights for the future of her family
March is Women’s History Month, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate women all over the world. At Common Hope, we are fortunate to...
Adam Meyer
Mar 18, 20153 min read
Preparing young ones for scholarly success in San Rafael
Every year, about one in three Guatemalan children fail first grade. Many of these students come from impoverished homes of parents with...
Adam Meyer
Jan 27, 20152 min read
A pedagogical workshop in Antigua aids in developing math-teaching skills
Teachers2Teachers—International (T2T-I) partnered with Common Hope this past November by conducting a two-day workshop for educators that...
Adam Meyer
Jan 9, 20152 min read
Small company makes a big difference in Guatemala
Vision Team Makes a Difference in Guatemala and Back Home Network Access Products, a telecommunications company located in Ramsey with a...
Adam Meyer
Jan 7, 20153 min read
New ball court is dedicated in Antigua
On December 1, 2014, a new ball court at the Antigua site was dedicated to the youth of Guatemala in memory of John “Juan Antonio”...
Adam Meyer
Jan 7, 20152 min read
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At any given time, there are more than 1,000 students looking for a sponsor. If you would like to sponsor a student of a specific age or...
Adam Meyer
Jan 18, 19901 min read
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