1 Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I know we are thankful everyday for our family and friends. Yet as life gets busy and throws us curve balls, we sometimes place our gratitude on the back-burner. So on the eve of this Thanksgiving 2012, let’s … Read more

  We should give all year long. Giving should not be a question; it should be an action, from a simple act of kindness to a life-changing donation. The past few weeks social media has been buzzing with this hashtag, #GivingTuesday. Why all the fuss about an upcoming Tuesday, twelve days from now on November 27? Because … Read more

Beads change lives. Beads bring support to girls. Beads equal education. These beads are beautiful. Hope for Hearts offers handcrafted beaded jewelry direct from Uganda. These unique pieces are rolled out of recycled paper and created into fabulous fashionable earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. Money raised through the sale of beads supports St. Elizabeth Girls Academy (SEGA). The … Read more

  There is an age old saying that melds perfectly with the Hope for Hearts mission.  “If you give a man a fish you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish you feed him for a lifetime.” The basis of St. Elizabeth Girls Academy (SEGA) is to teach girls skills that … Read more

Tomorrow is Thursday. So what makes this Thursday any different from the other 51 Thursday’s in a year?  Right now people everywhere are celebrating the world’s first International Day of the Girl. So Thursday is not your typical day, as the world will highlight the unique challenges surrounding girls. The United Nations wanting to bring … Read more

The actual use of email has been going for 41 years. But 30 years ago, a 16 year old coined the term email from the words electronic mail. Life has not been the same. Leaps and bounds of growth have taken place since then, and as a whole we are addicted to being social without … Read more

Hard to believe just over a year ago I ventured to Uganda on a trip that will forever leave a lasting impression. In September, I shared some of those photos and memories with you via our social networks. Those children housed in cramp quarters, scarce food, clothes that barely fit, but those smiles ingrained into … Read more

Greetings Hope for Hearts Supporters! As 2012 moves ahead fast and furious, your mind may be focused elsewhere, perhaps a new promotion, a new baby, or preparing your children for a new school year. Well, I ask you to pause for a moment and think about the girls being served by St. Elizabeth Girl’s Academy … Read more

This month the game of baseball brought the world a little closer. A feel good story with roots springing from Uganda. We all have amazing stories to tell about a first, whether it’s a first date, your first job or your first big win, that feeling is so fantastic. Uganda’s Little League players will relish … Read more

  Summer is an enriching time for children as they explore the boundaries of their world. Whether it’s swimming, sleepovers, or the best yet, summer camp, they grow through these experiences. Their self-esteem bolsters, their confidence shines. The summer camping season is wrapping up and children all over the world have increased their social development … Read more