2018 Trip Perspective: Stephanie Lippian
On July 9th a text was sent that said, “Hey Mom and Dad! I just met your grandson.” Despite the time difference, a response was quickly received, “You have some explaining to…
2018 Trip Perspective: Marie Wojdelski
My trip with the One Heart Uganda organization was such a remarkable experience that I will keep close to my heart. As a teacher, I am always looking for different…
2018 Trip Perspective: Paula Thivierge
About a year ago I started to look for a company that would make durable shoes to bring with us to Uganda. That’s when I found The Shoe That Grows. The shoes…
2018 OHU Trip Perspective: Ellie Arndt
Another successful trip in the books! It was amazing to be able to visit Uganda for a second time, and this year, with a whole new group of people. Because…
2018 OHU Trip Perspective: Ivette Cebrero
Uganda is filled with beautiful people and amazing scenery that will always have a special place in my heart. From the moment our group landed I knew it would be…
We’re back!
The 2018 One Heart Uganda Team has returned to Chicago after a very successful trip to visit our scholarship students. We accomplished A LOT! We caught up with most of…
Giving Thanks
The third-grade class at St. Andrew in Chicago helped us give thanks to our many, valuable sponsors by handwriting gratitude letters. In addition, to writing 100+ letters in under an…
Colorful Scholarship Bonds
Saint Andrew School in Chicago has a well-known motto: Spirit Study Service. Last Friday a group of students had fun adding an extra “S” to their motto. St. Andrew students…
Care Packages and Shoes that Grow
Imagine a shoe that can grow in size along with your foot? That’s exactly what Kenton Lee, founder of The Shoe That Grows (TSTG), did and then he invented it. …
Thanks Sevenfold!
Earlier this month, we posted the news that we had seven students, who still needed to be sponsored, and that we hoped to get them covered before our visit in…
Willson is sponsored!
Congratulations Willson and thank you to the Zolna family for helping our Primary 6 student access high quality education. Willson is 14 years old and a hard worker. When he’s…
Ezira is sponsored!
Congratulations to Ezira and thank you to the Zolna family – Jacie, Megan, Leo and Madeline – for sponsoring our 14-year-old scholar. Ezira loves to read and with the Zolna’…
Nazario is sponsored!
Congratulations to Nazario and thank you to the Lloyd family: Debbie, Jim and twins, Kate and Keira, for supporting our 14-year old scholar. Nazario is completing his Primary 6 year…
Elic is sponsored!
Congratulations to Elic and thank you to his generous sponsors. Our 14-year old scholar is completing his Primary 6 year and with this support will enjoy continuous access to high…
Florence is sponsored!
Congratulations to Florence and thank you to her generous sponsors. With their support, our 12-year old scholar will continue to progress and learn. Florence’s love of reading novels is just…