Yearly Archives: 2013

Preschool Graduation in Sapito, Guatemala

On October 19, sixteen preschool children graduated from Sapito (Little Frog is the village’s name) receiving diplomas from their Let’s Be Ready teacher, Blanca. Blanca attended Tierra Colorado (our 7th school) and is a graduate of a Miracles in Action … Continue reading
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Giving a hand up, not a hand-out

We often use the expression when talking about our work “we give a hand-up and not a hand-out.” This is so important to our work because projects are most successful when the beneficiaries are involved. This is what creates a … Continue reading
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ROCCA ON Dessert Evening Highlights a Legacy

The Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming, Ohio is honoring the legacy of Gregg Rocca on September 26, 2013. Wyoming Primary  School Staff and  Wyoming Youth Services, joined by Miracles in Action, are inviting the community to help celebrate the opening of … Continue reading
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A Legacy of Learning Lives On

Throughout his long career as a school counselor, Greg Rocca touched the  lives of thousands of elementary students. When cancer took his life at age 52, he was even able to help students as far away as Guatemala.   Greg … Continue reading
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Limitless Horizons

Limitless Horizons – what an appropriate name! Our partners at Limitless Horizons work in the Chajul area, a very remote part of Guatemala, and their work goes above and beyond!  They recently sent us a final report with highlights on … Continue reading
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Charity Sizzle Report with Fauna Hodel

Recently Penny Rambacher was interviewed by Fauna Hodel on the Amazing Women of Power Radio Network’s “Fauna’s Charity Sizzle Report.” Hear the Charity Sizzle Report here and add your comments.
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Limitless Horizons sends letter of impact

We recently received this letter from our new partners in Chajul, in the Ixil area that was greatly impacted by Guatemala’s civil war. With the trial of former president of Guatemala, Efain Rios Montt getting international attention, Limitless Horizon’s executive … Continue reading
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Tanya Memme’s Visit to Guatemala helps Wells of Hope – Miracles in Action Partnership Projects

Tanya Memme, host of A&E’s “Sell This House – Extreme” does more than fix up houses on TV; she has a heart for helping to build houses and schools, plus bring water to impoverished families in rural Guatemala. Tanya is … Continue reading
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MIRACLES IN ACTION HONORED AS 2012 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT

Miracles in Action has been honored with a prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “We are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2012 Nonprofit,” says Christie Brown, Executive Director. We are … Continue reading
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Going Beyond Fair Trade

Miracles in Action supports a large group of “beaders” — Mayan artisans who make the jewelry we sell — by not only buying from them, but also by going “beyond fair trade.” What does that mean? In December, it meant … Continue reading
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