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As we recently wrapped up our Annual Sponsorship Appreciation Week, I wanted to take some time to reflect on and address some important aspects of our Sponsorship Program. GRACES Sponsorship Program is different from other sponsorship programs with large nonprofit organizations. This is an intentional difference and it centers on the concept of relationship building.…

Nearly ten years ago, a small group of people from the U.S. and Guatemala met in Antigua to discuss how they could continue to fund Escuela Integrada—despite extreme financial challenges. A newly-formed nonprofit, GRACES, sought to keep Escuela Integrada afloat. That moment became known as the first Supporters Gathering. Year after year, the practice of…

Nehemiah Project donates new computers for Escuela Integrada computer lab The Nehemiah Project donated 23 new laptop computers for the computer lab at Escuela Integrada! The new computers will be used for both the elementary and middle school levels, serving students from first through ninth grade. “This donation allows each student to use a computer…

Amigo of GRACES: A new way to support GRACES with a recurring gift Become an Amigo of GRACES with a recurring monthly donation! Monthly giving provides a stable and predictable source of income for our organization, and multiplies your impact over time. Even a modest amount compounds over time and makes a significant difference for…

GRACES is officially 10 years old today! Ten years ago, Escuela Integrada was on the brink of closing its doors after the previous funding organization dissolved. Thankfully, a group of dedicated volunteers quickly formed a new entity to preserve Escuela Integrada in their moment of greatest need. “It was easy to be ‘all in,’” said…

Your registration supports the runners at Escuela Integrada! Racing for GRACES is back… with a new name! Join us this year for Corriendo por Oportunidades on May 4, 2024. The race will be held in person in Guatemala with students, staff and families participating in a 3k or 6k race. The race will leave from…

After several years of dedicated service in Guatemala, GRACES Sponsorship Coordinator Lucas Hertzberg is moving back to the United States. Lucas first joined us in 2019 as a summer intern and returned in 2021 to work with us. “Lucas grew and led the sponsorship program, and I am so grateful for his hard work,” said…

Dear Friends, You might or might not be surprised to know that 54% of the population in Guatemala lives in poverty (less than $2.15 a day). I live in Guatemala—which has been amazing and beautiful in so many ways—but I feel the weight of the need here. I feel it with the families we work…

English classes expand opportunities for junior high students Last month, Escuela Integrada kicked off the 2024 school year with an exciting new opportunity—English classes for all junior high students! In partnership with Academia de Lideres Futuros (AFL), every student in 7th-9th grade will take English for an hour at the end of every school day.…

Dear friends, I want to extend a huge “Thank You!” to each and every one of you who donated to our year-end campaign in December. This campaign quite literally puts food in the mouths of children who live in poverty. For the coming school year, the Meal Support program costs a total of $120,000. I…