A Namesake School in New Orleans

Samuel J. Green Charter School has stayed true to its roots

After four wonderful visits to our affiliated sites in New Orleans, I couldn’t believe our trip was coming to an end as we arrived at our fifth and final school, Samuel J. Green Charter School. As we had done with all of our other visits, Maria met Shayne, Renée, Kristen, and me in front of Samuel Green before we entered. As we made our way down the walkway, Renée noticed that the name Samuel J. […]

Social Work for Social Kids

Yefiny Mena visits Casa Central in Guatemala, where children help in the community

As Luis Bourdet and Yefiny Mena continue their visits to our affiliated sites in Guatemala, Yefiny writes about the Casa Central School, where an inventive program is offering students the chance ot help others in their own communities. In the heart of Guatemala City “Casa Central is located in Guatemala City. At the moment, we have 69 children at this affiliation site. Our coordinator is Sor Alicia G. Morataya who is also assisted by Lisbet […]

Our Feeding Program at Work in Guatemala

Students at Santa Isabel Ana Seton are well-fed and eager to learn

In the fall of 2024, our Director of Inernational Programs, Lius Bourdet, and our Internatonal Programs Specialist, Yefiny Mena, visited our affiliated sites in Guatemala and El Salvador to meet with our volunteer coordinators and sponsored children, and hear more about how our sponsors are change the lives of children and families in need in Central America. Today, we hear from Luis about their visit to Santa Isabel Ana Seton in Guatemala City, where Sister […]

Staying Warm in the South

Even in New Orleans, winter clothes are a big need for children living in poverty

Our first day visiting our affiliated sites in New Orleans was a huge success and so much fun, and I woke up on the second and final day of our trip excited for what the day had in store for us. Just as we had done the previous morning, Shayne picked up Renée, Kris, and me at our hotel, and we drove with her to our first school, the Phillis Wheatley Community School, where we […]

Our Shared Hope Fund Helps Students in Desperate Need

A Letter from our Director of U.S. Programs

Dear Friends, Our Shared Hope Fund, which provides basic needs support for children waiting for a special sponsor, is one of our most valued funds. Recently, I saw yet another example of its importance and how it helps students who are in immediate and sometimes desperate need of help. The story touches my heart, and I believe you will feel it, too. Alex’s Story One of our volunteer coordinators at a newly affiliated U.S. high […]

February 2025 Impact Report

Thank you for supporting children in need this past month

Our volunteer coordinator, Tonia, at Sparta Elementary School in North Carolina, recently wrote to us to express how awesome she thinks you, our loyal sponsors and donors, are for the support you provide for children at her school: “Because of the financial support our students have received from their sponsors, I have been able to purchase clothes, book bags, school supplies, and toiletries throughout the school year. It is so exciting and rewarding to see […]