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Got Milk?
One of the first classrooms of education that I attended was held in the milk parlor of a small dairy farm my parents owned. Twice a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, “in sickness and in health” (whether he felt like it or not), my father had to see that the cows on that farm were milked.
An Opportunity to Take
Nataly Romero is a middle schooler at NELA. She aspires to be a writer and journalist when she grows up. When she shared this academic goal with her teacher, Mrs. Hedlund coordinated for Nataly to job shadow writers at Broetje Family Trust.
A “Leo” Among Us
Stories can provide powerful guidance for the way we live and work. They can change minds and hearts. The original story of Leo is held in high distinction at Broetje Family Trust.
A Book in the Making
Haiti Partners, Vista Hermosa Foundation partner since 2009, is producing a book written in Haiti-Creole with a translation to English, to tell the story of their school created with the philosophy of servant leadership.
Open the Door
Years ago, in honor of the opening and dedication event for the new chapel built at Vista Hermosa community, my brother sent a drawing he had sketched. Have you ever felt like the rider in the drawing?
The Power of Encouragement
It all started with what I thought was a simple lesson about encouragement. How can we use our words to build others up?
Philanthropy With Heart
Humanitarianism is a form of altruism that contributes to the ‘public good’. While young, I found these ideologies foreign. Aside from my family’s giving practices, philanthropy felt undefined. This changed in the in the eighth grade…
¡Alza tu voz!
Over the last few months, leaders of a community-driven advocacy initiative have come together to have grassroots conversations about the foundational and overall goals of the Tri-Cities immigrant and refugee community. I sat with facilitators, Adriana Davila, Antonio Escalera, and Ivone Guillen to hear their hopes and vision for the future as they listen and guide peers…
Comunidad
Sometimes people and families find themselves in unfamiliar places, miles away from what was once home. In these times it is even more important that doors are opened and community is found…