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For 30 years the Vista Hermosa Foundation has stewarded a legacy of supporting Haitian-led community development. This past month, we had the privilege of welcoming several incredible leaders and organizations working in Haiti.

On July 24, community leaders gathered to honor Joe Shelton’s legacy and celebrate organizations bringing hope, healing, and support to communities through mental health services, cultural connection, and compassionate care.

NELA celebrated 8th grade and kindergarten graduations, highlighting God’s faithfulness as students grew in servant leadership, academics, and character through meaningful ceremonies and shared joy.

Broetje Family Trust would like to welcome Jackie Ogega as the new Director of Philanthropy and Social Justice. Jackie has over 25 years of experience connecting philanthropic.

At Camp Big Horn, a NELA student faced fear for the first time away from home, discovering courage, confidence, and the power of community that reminded him he could do hard things.

David López Vázquez, a young Tzeltal leader from Chiapas, chose to stay in his community. Through cooperative coffee work, he found purpose showing how youth leadership grows from land, culture, and collective care.

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, reminding us that every life matters. The Joe D. Shelton Memorial Award honors his legacy, celebrating organizations supporting mental health and the well-being of communities close to the land.

Broetje Family Trust, an association of three foundations birthed out of a founding vision of Broetje Orchards to “go and bear fruit, fruit that will last” (John 15:16), announces the selection of Omar Escalera as its inaugural Executive Director.  

Broetje Family Trust staff and Tierra Vida community members came together this Easter season to observe the Stations of the Cross, walking through the neighborhood in a spirit of reflection and unity.