September 3, 2020Dear Friends,As you know, the last few months have been arduous for the people of Honduras and we at Olancho Aid have been faced with difficult decisions. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you who contributed to the Coronavirus Relief Fund, Olancho Aid has been able to maintain limited operations and provide assistance to employees. Despite such difficult circumstances, we have many reasons for hope.First, we have been blessed that through our partnership … [Read more...]
Continuation of Services Announcement
Dear Friends,Thank you for all of your prayers and financial support that has allowed the Olancho Aid Foundation to continue its mission in Honduras. Your support has meant that our seniors graduated from Instituto Bilingue Santa Clara. It meant that we were able to transition to online education for students in both bilingual schools in order to complete the school year. It also allowed us to provide food and financial support for the families of our students and for our … [Read more...]
Faith Serving Abroad
Faith Serving Abroad Looking from the time I started volunteering in late August in Julticalpa, Honduras until now, it has truly been such an experience. I was originally supposed to come to Honduras a year ago but I decided to defer for a year. I felt that I was not mentally and emotionally ready to serve just yet. I do believe there is a time and place for everything. When I was finally ready to serve for at least four months, the Foundation offered to defer my service again, since … [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...]