OUR POINT OF VIEW
1986
The Huebsch's establish Common Hope, working with under served families and children in Guatemala.
1990
Dave Huebsch and his son John begin to work in villages and communities outside of Antigua
1991
Programming expands to include health care, housing, and social work services.
1992
Construction of the Family
Development Center begins in Antigua
1996
Patty de Leon becomes Common Hope's first high school graduate. She is now an IT Manager.
1999
Construction of New Hope Village begins as a home for victims of Hurricane Mitch.
2003
Construction of a permanent school in
New Hope begins.
2004
500th home is built for Guatemalan families.
2005
New Hope school opens its doors to 200 students
2007
Work begins in the indigenous community of San Rafael el Arado
2010
Common Hope launches Partner School program to improve education
in local primary schools
2011
Work begins in the community of San Miguel Milpas Altas
2013
Common Hope launches Early Literacy
and Reading programs
2017
Common Hope celebrates the 2,000th
high school graduate
Common Hope welcomes anyone willing to serve Guatemalan communities, and we serve those affected by poverty without regard to religion. We honor all beliefs that lead people to health. We embrace spiritual values such as hope, forgiveness, compassion, respect, love, service and the pursuit of peace. Common Hope recognizes that people, whatever their beliefs, are equal and deserve respect. We value the strength that diversity offers, and acknowledge that we are all connected.
Spirituality Statement
Our Point of View
To ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, and the families Common Hope serves, we are not politically active in the United States or in Guatemala. Our primary work is to confront poverty in Guatemala at its roots, by partnering with families to improve their lives through education and overcome obstacles in the way of an education.
Political Statement
Our Point of View
