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Entire class graduates from Escuela Integrada for first time since 2019
Entire class graduates from Escuela Integrada for first time since 2019 On Thursday, Nov. 9, every student from the 9th grade class at Escuela Integrada graduated. The class was one of the biggest in program history with 18 students, all of whom will receive a scholarship to continue their studies in a vocational or college-prep program next year. The graduation rates for the previous three years were 93% in 2022,…
Increasing opportunities to learn English in Guatemala
English opportunities expand for students through GRACES and partnerships GRACES continues to seek opportunities to support the expansion of English language learning programs in Guatemala. This year, Escuela Integrada began a Saturday English program for two groups of 15 students each. The students practice English through dialogue, songs, games, flash cards, stories and prayers. The leadership of Escuela Integrada hopes to expand the program next year to continue equipping students…
New shoes for 181 students!
This week, 181 students at Escuela Integrada received a new pair of shoes! Each pair of quality tennis shoes gave the students supportive footwear. Many of the students walk long distances to and from school and having supportive shoes makes a big difference. A special thanks to all of the sponsors and Northview Bible Church who provided the funding for every child to receive a new pair of shoes!
Financial accountability a key priority for GRACES
Did you know that GRACES receives 80 percent of its funding from individual donors? The remaining 20 percent comes from a combination of foundations, businesses and churches. Eighty percent of the funding GRACES receives goes directly to program support in Guatemala. Financial accountability is a key priority for GRACES. In April, GRACES obtained ECFA Accreditation, which required an external, independent compilation. To maintain this accreditation, GRACES will undergo an independent…
Racing for GRACES raises awareness, support for meal program
More than 175 people participated in the annual Racing for GRACES fun run on April 29! Runners and walkers gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Salisbury, North Carolina; Jocotenango in Guatemala; and several other locations to raise awareness and financial support for the meal program at Escuela Integrada. “After a very rainy week in Tulsa, it was a beautiful morning on race day,” said Kendra Burkhalter, a GRACES board member. “We had…
GRACES Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization
SALISBURY, NC – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of GRACES of Salisbury, NC. ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising. GRACES joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 14.6 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal. When…