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Gratitude Flows Both Ways
By Sylvia King, Common Hope Sponsor
Article featured in the Contra Costa Times

This was my second visit to the land of outrageously beautiful colors, kind people, and striking volcanoes. However, this time I came to Guatemala not as a tourist, but as a "madrina." More...

   
San Rafael Update
Rocio Gonzalez, satellite coordinator, has begun to see a change over the course of her visits to the community of San Rafael.  “They listen to us.  I see the difference since we started school: the attendance is good and they are more confident about our presence there.”  The thanks is due in large part to the regular visits Rocio and other Common Hope staff are making to the community – like the visits she relates in the following story. 

Rocio wanted to learn what life was like on a Saturday in San Rafael, so one weekend she and several others went to find out. More

   
 Sponsored Student Profile

EdgarMeet Gustavo Enrique Avila
Thirteen-year-old Gustavo is in the fifth grade and wants to be a mason someday. He lives in San Juan del Obispo with his mother, father, five brothers, and one sister. Soccer and marbles are two of Gustavo's favorite things to do in his free time.

Gustavo is currently unsponsored. Click here to become his Sponsor or call the sponsorship staff at (651) 917-1045.