Manuela and her siblings with food donation

Our board members are all parents, and in some cases, grandparents. We know what American children worry about. As their caretakers, we have watched over them and worried with them, often wondering if we had appropriate boundaries as we got a little too immersed in their issues.They chewed their fingernails down as they watched scoreboards,…

The wealth of a country is dependent on the health of their women. Without an education, proper shelter, laws of protection and a means of economical gain, the women of Guatemala are not equipped to raise the next generation. Due to the limitations of  governmental resources in each of these criteria reaching the women in…

Our six month old  white golden retriever has an endearing way of getting our attention. He brings us his stuffed animal of choice, stands at our feet while wagging his tail, and begs (which involves a low groan and lots of eye contact with those big brown eyes) for us to play. In dog language,…

Some of my most memorable experiences took place in Guatemala. Having spent my entire life inside the U.S., I had no idea what to expect. I knew how fortunate I was because war and poverty had never directly impacted my life. It seemed completely unfair. I felt pitiful and guilty for those with less-than-favorable living…

Beatriz in front of her house; completion in 2 weeks