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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...
Adam Meyer
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Improving family well-being and reducing food insecurity
Covid-19 is still prevalent in the US and around the world. After two years of the pandemic, we all have been impacted in one way or...
Adam Meyer
Sep 14, 20222 min read
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Mente Sana, Healthy Minds!
Mente Sana is a health program that seeks to provide participants with the tools and guidance to help them identify and better manage...
Adam Meyer
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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Educational Support Programs: Encouraging education to thrive
“I am a person who is always in the process of self-training, and I love to share everything I learn with others.”- says Jorge Alvarez,...
Adam Meyer
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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The Beginning of a New Partnership and Relationship
At Common Hope, affiliation is just the beginning of a student’s road to graduation and the partnership with their whole family....
Adam Meyer
Feb 1, 20221 min read
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Doña Iliana shares her story of motherhood and proud mom moments
In this month of May, Common Hope would like to acknowledge and celebrate all of the mothers and mother figures who give so selflessly in...
Adam Meyer
May 3, 20212 min read
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Inside the Program: Affiliation with Carmen & Aracely
Affiliation is Where the Partnership Begins “To serve is my passion. To listen, to be respectful, and to be kind is something I learned...
Adam Meyer
Mar 2, 20214 min read
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Spring Arbor University social work intern, Dayanara, reflects on her experience
“To be in the work of opportunity” Common Hope had the privilege of hosting Dayanara Dennis, a student from Spring Arbor University, for...
Adam Meyer
Jun 14, 20172 min read
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Nurturing Parenting Program Grows
23 participants took part in a special new training developed to expand the capacity of the Nurturing Parenting Program in 2017....
Adam Meyer
Mar 31, 20172 min read
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Social workers & youth impact communities by raising awareness of domestic violence
The Common Hope social work department recently partnered with the youth program to give theatrical presentations about domestic...
Adam Meyer
Aug 12, 20151 min read
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Mothers organize Family Fair to promote reading in Santa Catarina
The most crucial and influential years of education occur very early in a child’s life. Unfortunately, many impoverished students are...
Adam Meyer
Jul 15, 20153 min read
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Youth put skills into action to help peers in need
The Youth Support Program in Antigua provides academic and emotional support for 796 youth, helping to ensure that they reach their goal...
Adam Meyer
Jun 17, 20153 min read
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Three mothers in Guatemala share how they’ve built better relationships with their children
Mother’s Day is an important day to recognize and celebrate mothers all over the world. In Guatemala, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May...
Adam Meyer
May 11, 20154 min read
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Doña Susy, mother of four, fights for the future of her family
March is Women’s History Month, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate women all over the world. At Common Hope, we are fortunate to...
Adam Meyer
Mar 18, 20153 min read
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Preparing young ones for scholarly success in San Rafael
Every year, about one in three Guatemalan children fail first grade. Many of these students come from impoverished homes of parents with...
Adam Meyer
Jan 27, 20152 min read
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