by Julie Coyne | Mar 27, 2020 | Education and Hope
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 On Monday, March 16th, I had planned a video call with the Education and Hope family from here in Connecticut where I have been for the past few weeks. I wanted to have the opportunity to share what I have learned about how to stay safe with...
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...
