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Happy back to school days
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School is on everyone's mind these days as students in the States head back to school and students in Guatemala work on their final trimester. Read on for the work of student leaders, our Donor Impact Report for 2012, and a student waiting for a sponsor.
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NEWS FROM
GUATEMALA
Student promoters bring fresh ideas to reading hours
Last week, a fifth grade boy named Boudewing was tossing a balloon around the classroom. A bored kid causing trouble? No, a leader getting the attention of his peers. Learn how student reading promoters are bringing new ideas to reading lessons in San Miguel Escobar.
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SUPPORTERS
IN ACTION
Read about all your support made possible last year
Our Donor Impact Report for 2012 has been published. View the audited financials, program accomplishments, and stories of what you made possible. And thank you for making an impact.
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YOU CAN
HELP
Aspiring inventor and firefighter needs a sponsor
Denilson Vasquez wants to be an inventor or a firefighter when he grows up. You can sponsor him and help him reach his dream. To do so, send an email to Jessie Szopinski, call 651.917.0917, or sponsor him online.
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NOTES FROM
Keep up throughout the month with our blog, Notes from the Field. Latest posts include a snapshot of homework club in San Rafael and housewarming gifts from a longtime supporter.
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OUR ST. PAUL
Common Hope's lease
was up this fall, and we have found an affordable, more accessible office space not far from our current office. We moved Sept. 13-16. More info and our new address here.
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NOCHE DE
Please register now for Noche de Colores in Chicago. The event will take place on Sept. 27 at the Union League Club. Click here for more info or to purchase tickets, for the event.
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HELP TRANSLATE
LETTERS
¿Habla Español? We need your help translating nearly 3,000 simple holiday greetings between sponsors & students.
To learn more and sign up, please contact Jessie Szopinski via email or at 651.917.1045.
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VISION TEAM
OPENINGS
Interested in planning a vacation with a vision? 2014 openings include April 27-May 4, June 8-15, and June 22-29. You can check out the trip calendar on our website.
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EDUCATING
CHILDREN
EMPOWERING
FAMILIES
Common Hope was established in 1986 to bring hope and opportunity to poor families in Guatemala. Since then we have grown to serve more then 11,000 children and adults as they work toward their goals of a better life.
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