June 12, 2021, Nueva Esperanza (New Hope), Guatemala –– Common Hope is excited to announce that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the New Hope community and the 15th anniversary of New Hope School! Today, the community is coming [...]
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, when the Huebsch family made the decision to move to Guatemala to serve. This past year has certainly been [...]
"So much of what Common Hope provides to students and families is possible thanks to volunteers.” -Erin Treinen Erin Treinen and Lys Barrios ready to deliver school supplies in San Rafael Back to School is a favorite [...]
It's 'all hands on deck' to deliver school supplies (And we miss our volunteers!) In Guatemala, the school year typically starts in January and ends in late October. As the 2020 school year ended, education authorities in Guatemala worked [...]
Photo: Rebecca S. welcoming new families to the program! (Photo from January 2020) This is such a special time of the year at Common Hope. Not only does January 1st present a fresh start to a new year, but this [...]
“We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.” -Orison Swett Marden This quote from Orison Swett Marden seems to embody the spirit of parents seeing their [...]
There is something quite satisfying about digging your hands in the dirt, planting seeds, and waiting patiently to cultivate your harvest. Not only is it sustainable and soothing to the soul, gardening reconnects us with the land and invokes [...]
(Photo from ABC News: Esteban Biba) Decreased income has affected the ability of families to purchase what they need. Food insecurity is among the top concerns for families during this crisis and leaves them vulnerable. Common Hope wants [...]
4.26.21 UPDATE Dear friends, Happy 35th anniversary to each of you who have made Common Hope’s mission possible since our humble beginnings in 1986, when the Huebsch family made the decision to move to Guatemala to serve. This past [...]
