Dear 
 
Happy Valentine's Day! We send this greeting knowing that your heart is big and your hope for the children and families in Guatemala is real. We are so grateful for your support. Read on to hear stories of other supporters like you whose big hearts helped make our 2014 School Supply Drive a success.  
 

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NEWS FROM
GUATEMALA
 
See photos from School Supply Days in Guatemala

In mid-January, we celebrated D�as de Utiles (School Supply Days) in Antigua, New Hope, San Miguel Milpas Altas, and San Rafael. These fun-filled days marked the beginning of a new school year for the students in Guatemala. Click below to see photos from all four sites. 

 

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SUPPORTERS 
IN ACTION
 
Thank you to all who supported our Supply Drive

It was back in July that we first began our 2014 School Supply Container Project. Now, 6 months later, 3,300 students have the supplies they need for a successful school year. Hundreds of supporters in the U.S. and in Guatemala made this possible. We'd like to thank each and every one of you for your generosity.  

  
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YOU CAN 
HELP
 
Jos� fights to stay in school despite his illness

Meet Jos�. He's 14 years old and in 6th grade. Jos� suffers from neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that disturbs cell growth in the nervous system, causing tumors to form on nerve tissue. But his illness doesn't stop him from playing soccer or participating in school activities. 

 

Right now, Jos�'s family is having a tough time. His mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and his father left them. Jos�'s mother wants nothing more than for her children to finish school. Your support will help Jos� stay in school and it will also help his family during this difficult time. To become Jos�'s sponsor, send an email to Teresa Hermodson-Olsen, call 651.917.1045, or sponsor him online

  
 

 
JOB OPENINGS 
IN THE U.S. AND GUATEMALA
 

Common Hope is accepting applications for the following openings in Guatemala and in the U.S. office: 

Team Coordinator (long-term volunteer in Guatemala)

Grants and Communications Officer (full-time staff in Guatemala) 
Accountant (full-time staff in the U.S.)
Strategic Relations Officer (full-time staff in the U.S.)
Graphic Design Intern (Internship in the U.S.) 

 

For more information and instructions on how to apply, click below. 

 

 




 
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 17-24
Aug. 30-Sept. 6 

Now scheduling for 2016!
 

 

 




 
NOTES FROM
THE FIELD


Keep up throughout the month with our blog, Notes from the FieldRecent posts include a story on the progress being made in San Rafael and a recap of a fun math workshop that was held for teachers.

 
 
 


 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
UPCOMING EVENTS


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

February 16: Pueblo Tour (every Monday at 10 am)

February 19:
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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