by Julie Coyne | Dec 31, 2019 | Education and Hope, Our Impact
Our Education and Hope tradition of “Christmas-in-a-basket” began as a way to feed and support some of our most vulnerable families during our winter break. The baskets contain everyday cooking staples as well as foods traditionally enjoyed during the holidays, things...
by Julie Coyne | Dec 31, 2019 | Education and Hope, Our Impact
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIGHT IN 2019! The other day I was reading a beautiful story about a heroic, compassionate act. One of the commenters wrote, “See? There IS still good in the world!” While I had been moved by the extraordinary kindness in the story, the...
by Julie Coyne | May 12, 2019 | Education and Hope
“Because it’s never too late to become who I am meant to be!” Some inspiration for us all on this day celebrating the women who mother the world. In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to shine a light on the generosity that enables us to empower...
by Julie Coyne | May 9, 2019 | Education, Education and Hope, Guatemala, Our Impact
I’m remembering this day fifteen years ago. May 9th, the day before Mother’s Day in Guatemala, also Romelia’s birthday. Instead of celebrating with the kids at the after-school program we were gathered around her hospital bed: Romelia’s sisters, her mother, and her...
by Julie Coyne | Feb 28, 2019 | Education and Hope
When my parents asked me how long I planned to stay, my answer was, “Three months or three years.” I guess I never considered the possibility of falling deeply in love with this country. Or that I might never leave. I think back to that first day, the girl standing...
