Dear 
 
Happy New Year! We hope 2015 brings you much joy and happiness. At Common Hope, we are looking forward to a great year, one that's filled with hope and opportunity for the students and families in Guatemala. This month, we welcome 256 newly-affiliated students and their families into our programs. There are many exciting things ahead, including the inauguration of a brand new ball court at the Antigua site. Read on for more info.
 

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NEWS FROM
GUATEMALA
 
A new ball court is built and dedicated at the Antigua site

Construction of a new ball court at the Antigua site began in early October and it is scheduled to be completed by the end of January. Honorary Board member Ed Flaherty and his family joined staff members and youth leaders for a dedication ceremony that took place on December 1, 2014. The new stadium was dedicated to the youth of Guatemala in memory of John "Juan Antonio" Huebsch. Read more about this beautiful new addition and see photos of the progress. 


 

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SUPPORTERS 
IN ACTION
 
Small company makes a big difference in Guatemala

When CEO Tom Koll founded Network Access Products, he set out to create a new kind of company culture in which goodwill and collaboration preside. Last month, Tom provided paid time off and covered the cost of airfare for seven of his employees who traveled to Guatemala on a Vision Team. They returned with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and teamwork. Read more about how this small group made a big difference. 

  
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YOU CAN 
HELP
 
Help Alvaro make his parents' wish come true

Alvaro was very happy when he got to go to school to learn how to read and write. He works hard on his studies, and passed 4th grade this year. When he's not in school, he likes to play ball. 

 

Alvaro's family of 6 lives in a one-room house made of concrete blocks and cornstalks. His father is a farmer, and sometimes Alvaro helps him in the field. It is his parents' wish that Alvaro finishes the 6th grade. Your support can help Alvaro make it through 6th grade and beyond! To become his sponsor, send an email to Jessie Szopinski, call 651.917.1045, or sponsor him online

  
 

 
VISION TEAM
OPENINGS IN 2015
 

Ready to visit Guatemala, volunteer for Common Hope, and create memories that will last a lifetime? Organize a Vision Team or be part of a team for individual joiners.

May 3-10, for individual joiners-Deadline: January 30, 2015.
May 17-24
Aug. 30-Sept. 6 
Oct. 11-18 
 

 

 




 
VOLUNTEER OPENINGS
IN GUATEMALA
 

Searching for a new opportunity to serve others and develop professionally? Common Hope is looking to find a long-term volunteer to fill the Team Coordinator position. We are looking to fill this spot ASAP so if interested, please apply.

 

 




 
NOTES FROM
THE FIELD


Keep up throughout the month with our blog, Notes from the FieldRecent posts include a fond farewell to our 2014 long-term volunteers, a recipe for Ponche de Frutas, and a story on 8 diabetes patients' successful eye surgeries. 

 
 
 


 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
UPCOMING EVENTS


Here are a few upcoming events to mark on your calendars:

January 19: Pueblo Tour (every Monday at 10 am)

January 22:
Pueblo Tour (every Thursday at 2 pm) 
 
April 17: Noche de Colores in Minneapolis, MN 

August 3: Common Hope Golf Classic
 
All event details can be found on our Events Calendar!
  


  
EDUCATING
CHILDREN
EMPOWERING
FAMILIES

Common Hope was established in 1986 to bring hope and opportunity to families living in poverty in Guatemala. Since then we have grown to serve more than 11,000 children and adults as they work toward their goals of a better life. 
 


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