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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.
The Legend of the Guatemalan Worry Doll
Worry dolls (also called trouble dolls; in Spanish, Muñeca quitapena) are small, hand-made dolls that originate from Guatemala. According to legend, Guatemalan children tell their worries to the Worry Dolls, placing them under their pillow when they go to [...]
Youth Race 2018
Earlier this summer, Common Hope's Youth Club coordinated their fifth annual 5K marathon for students to promote health and FUN. It was a great day with 79 runners competing and over 150 total people who participated. The runners were [...]
Florida Charter School Gives ‘Home Sweet Home’ New Meaning
The inspired mind can accomplish great things no matter the age! Common Hope School Partner Bonita Springs Charter School proves it and are this month's honored supporters in action.Just last December, Spanish teacher, Sarah Egberg confirmed that Bonita Springs Charter [...]
Science Week at Familias de Esperanza
What a week! Volunteers Emma, Ellie and Peter worked with Common Hope Volunteer Experience Coordinator, Emily Scriver, and Visitor Experience Coordinator, Claire Dresselhaus, to develop a full week of hands-on activities to generate excitement for SCIENCE among Common Hope [...]
Fuego Eruption Update
[update as of June 14 | 3:30pm CST] Thank you to everyone who donated to help those in need after Volcán de Fuego's eruption. Those donations to our Emergency Relief Fund will continue to be used to help relief [...]
Guatemala becomes second home for volunteers Steve and Marilyn Brown
With a heart full of appreciation, we say "hasta luego" to Steve and Marilyn Brown, long-time sponsors and volunteers for Common Hope. Over the past 18 years, they’ve spent a total of 3 years in Guatemala volunteering their time. [...]
Honoring Jessie Szopinski, Sponsorship Manager
Jessie Szopinski, Sponsorship Manager has been serving Common Hope Sponsors since August, 2006. Jessie recently accepted a new position at the GHR Foundation and her last day at Common Hope is March 12th. We are so excited for Jessie's [...]
University of Akron Vision Team takes the pie
The University of Akron recently joined us on their second Vision Team to Guatemala. We were so impressed by the students’ enthusiasm, hard work, and desire to turn every experience into an opportunity to learn. We were also impressed [...]
BBC Reports there’s more to discover under Tikal
If you've been to Guatemala, you may have visited Tikal. Considered the most "famous" of Guatemala's Mayan ruins, visitors to Tikal can take a trip back in time and experience what life was like for the ancient Maya people. [...]
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