News from GRACES
Follow us to stay updated about the school, students and families we serve in Guatemala.
For media inquiries and related requests, please contact our Director of Communications.
Escuela Integrada, GRACES demonstrate example of in-country solidarity
GRACES is empowering Escuela Integrada, a Guatemalan-led school to fulfill its purpose of primary education GRACES held its first in-person Supporters Gathering since 2019! It was such a blessing to have supporters from all over the country come to Guatemala for graduations, home visits, family night and planning meetings for the organization. Twenty-two people traveled from nine states for the week, with 10 of them coming to Guatemala for the…
Supporters Gathering resumes in-person meetings, graduations in Guatemala this week
This week, 24 GRACES supporters and board members will have a chance to reconnect for the first in-person Supporters Gathering since 2019. The week includes meetings with local partners, elementary graduation, junior high graduation, home visits, family night, cultural activities and more. “Being able to come together in Guatemala is really special,” said Hannah Nadeau Girón, executive director of GRACES “It allows our supporters and board members to see the…
Celebrating another successful school year
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 you that make it possible to fund education in Guatemala. Our Schoolhouse Project raised a…
Finish strong and submit your miles!
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 the winner of a Vision Trip! All participants who completed at least 75 miles will…
BIG NEWS: We moved!
Take a tour of our new school location! In November, Escuela Integrada moved to a new location in Jocotenango. Come along with us for a tour of the new school building! We are hopeful that students will be able to enjoy this new space soon. More information on a return to in-person learning will be shared when we have a better idea of the government regulations. Interested in coming to…
Walk or run 1 mile per day with us!
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, 75-mile challenge. We invite you to rally with us and set a goal of walking…