What’s Happening2018-09-06T15:43:32+00:00

What’s Happening

Stay up on all the latest happenings at Common Hope, and in Guatemala. This is your source for the heartwarming stories of perseverance, inspiring moments of success and so much more. It’s all right here, and it’s your window into the day-to-day of Common Hope and the families we touch.

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National Volunteer Month: Building Spaces for Families to Grow

Photo: The Chacón family, Holy Spirit volunteers, and the Common Hope housing team All families deserve stability and a safe and secure place to call home. Families can focus on and achieve their long-term goals with access to the right [...]

April 27th, 2023|Categories: Housing, Supporters In Action|0 Comments

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. With the adoption of a new Strategic Plan for 2023-2026, Common Hope is [...]

April 14th, 2023|Categories: Female Leaders, Our Favorites|0 Comments

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 happy to be back in school! Common Hope wants to ensure students stay excited about learning all [...]

February 27th, 2023|Categories: Supporters In Action|0 Comments

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 Team experience in Guatemala. Before her trip, she set out to raise $1,700––enough to fund a home for a [...]

January 30th, 2023|Categories: Family Development, Housing, Supporters In Action|0 Comments

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 HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Advancement), hosted a Walk for Hope at Bde Maka Ska. Among the attendees were companies [...]

October 18th, 2022|Categories: Supporters In Action|0 Comments