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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…
Join GRACES 75 mile challenge this Valentine’s 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 fun! 75 Heart for GRACES is an opportunity to connect with fellow GRACES supporters around the…
52,000 meals for the children—we did it! And another baby announcement!
Thank you for providing meals for the students at Escuela Integrada! Dear GRACES Community, We did it—YOU did it! Thanks to the many, many generous contributions to our year-end campaign, we are able to provide 52,000 meals for the students at Escuela Integrada! We met our goal of raising $32,500, which was automatically doubled to equal $65,000. Then, we raised an additional $2,470! Your support helps us combat chronic malnutrition…
Three days left to feed the children! And a baby announcement!
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 meals as a part of Escuela Integrada’s holistic education approach. When students are not hungry,…
Dinner & Dancing Date Night! Plus, a virtual tour of the new school and a fundraising update
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: $109.50 Charlotte, NC: $100.00 Indianapolis, IN: $95.50 What if we told you we had a…