Posts by Autumn Jones

Did you know that the academic year in Guatemala runs from January to October? This means school is almost out for summer for the kids and teachers at Escuela Integrada! The end of the year is an exciting time of celebration for the students, families and teachers. This week, students are completing their final exams…

The last day of school is this Friday! Dear friends, Can you believe it’s already the end of another school year? This is the last week of school in Guatemala this week and I wanted to share some highlights from this past year. First, I want to extend my gratitude and thanks to all of…

We are 5 days from the end of our Racing for GRACES challenge! Whether you participated with us since February 14 or if today is your first day, we are grateful for your involvement and support. Submit your miles! The raffle drawing will take place in the coming weeks, and we can’t wait to announce…

Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Have you been able to stay on top of it? If not, don’t fret—we have the perfect opportunity for you to get back on track! Racing for GRACES is back for the 3rd year, but this time with a long-term commitment to health and wellness with a 75-day,…

Are you up for the challenge?? Run or walk with us this spring! Welcome to the 3rd annual Racing for GRACES event! This year, instead of a 1-day race, we are inviting everyone to participate in a 75-mile challenge. Have you heard of the “75 Hard” fitness challenge? We promise this is easier—and a lot more…

Only $7,560 to go to provide meals for an entire year! Did you know that Guatemala has the fourth-highest level of chronic malnutrition in the world, and the highest in Latin America and the Caribbean. Approximately 50% of Guatemalan children under 5 are stunted because of chronic food insecurity. Thankfully, GRACES is committed to providing…

Spend a night learning how to salsa with your sweetheart! Going on a date can be expensive! Did you know that the average cost of a date in the U.S. is $112? Check out this list of cities and their respective date night costs: New York City, NY: $150 Chicago, IL: $115.50 Virginia Beach, VA:…

This past Tuesday, we launched our year-end campaign with a very specific goal—to provide 52,000 meals for the children at Escuela Integrada in 2022. It’s an ambitious goal, but one we are hopeful to be able to meet with your support. Each meal for a child at Escuela Integrada costs $1.25—that’s less than half of…

Like 2020, this year was not “normal” by any means. The students at Escuela Integrada continued to have classes virtually for the whole year, and, to be honest, it was another year of many, many challenges. But, little did we know, God had a plan for an exciting way to end 2021! If you have…