Welcome, Fall 2018 Volunteers! This school year we are excited to welcome five new volunteers, as well as to welcome back returning volunteers Stephanie and Dani! Read on to learn about the newest additions to the Olancho Aid family. Rachael Cina Hello, my name is Rachael and I am from Boston, Massachusetts. I grew up in New Hampshire, and attended college at Lesley University where I studied Global Studies and Women's Studies. I just graduated from Boston College with my … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2018
Teacher Alumni Return for Mission Trip
Recently, Olancho Aid Foundation welcomed back four volunteer alumni who all taught for a year in Santa Clara classrooms. Here is a note from one of them, Dana, describing her experience returning as a mission team member: Going back to Honduras with some of my roommates and co-teachers from the 2014-2015 school year was one I will never forget! At times it felt like we had never left, but it was also great to see the progress that the Olancho Aid Foundation has made over the past few years. … [Read more...]
Joy and Inspiration from St. Philip’s
Joy is the word that keeps popping up for Pat Thompson when she describes her experience in Honduras. Pat was introduced to Olancho Aid about 5 years ago, through a neighboring parish, Holy Family Catholic Church of Brentwood, TN. She joined their mission team so she could participate in the group's clean water initiatives in Honduras. When she returned from the trip, she was full of joy and inspiration. That inspiration turned her into the leader of a mission from her home parish, St. Philip … [Read more...]