Forging the future
Jimmy and his Mother on graduation day Congratulations to Jimmy, who has competed his vocational trade school studies in metal fabrication. He demonstrated his skills with metalworks when we recently…
Santa came early
Santa’s sleigh arrived early for Mauricia packed with a brand, new sewing machine. Earlier this year, Mauricia graduated with a degree in fashion design from the YMCA vocational institute. She…
Grads give back
OHU veterinary grad, Dr. Jaki, shared findings with her peers on containing African swine fever during a recent government training. She continues to expand her veterinary expertise to include advanced…
Mechanics of inspiration
When Jon Olstad heard about OHU graduate Nicholas’ request for a diagnostic computer to help him entice more auto repair customers, he jumped into action. “I can appreciate what a…
Pars for Patience
The men and women of the Loras University golf program have joined their head coach, Will Arndt, in supporting young Patience’s education. The group has collected the funds needed for…
Applause for Agnes
Congratulations to Catherine Agnes, who has completed her certificate in Hotel Management and Catering and graduated from the YMCA Vocational Institute outside of Kampala. She shared her gratitude for her…
Ribfest raises $10,000 for the Promise Campaign
It’s never too late to celebrate! Our recent Ribfest was a huge success as friends and neighbors gathered on Cornelia Avenue to enjoy BBQ ribs and live music. The event…
This is the magic
This is the magic that inspires. This is the magic that changes futures. Freund & Smith Advisors heard about Lydia’s dream to become a nurse and offered to fund her…
Veni is on her way!
Congratulations to Venilanda for completing her studies in Hotel Management and Hospitality at the YMCA Vocational Institute! She’s currently working near Kampala and has big dreams for her future. On…
Mauricia has designs for her future
Congratulations to Mauricia! She graduated from the YMCA Vocational Institute where she studied fashion design and small business administration. She’s currently working an internship and has dreams of starting her…
Grads galore
During this busy graduation season, we celebrate our recent graduate, Matia Malumba, who recently completed his electrical installation and engineering certificate at the Buganda Royal Institute. A special thanks to…
8th Grade’s Grand Give
An end-of-year breakfast celebration celebrated St. Andrew’s 8th Grade class, who raised the most funds of any grade for the Penny Challenge benefitting our scholars. Dressed in the t-shirts that…
Heartfelt gifts for mom
Thanks to local artist Heather Gentile Collins and the DePaul Prep Women of STEM club, we were able to showcase and sell heart-adorned shopping bags at the St. Andrew Children’s…
St. A teachers rock!
St. Andrew teachers were at the heart of the successful Penny Challenge that raised $3400 dollars for One Heart Uganda scholars. We shared our gratitude late Friday to close out…
Coins create scholarships
Thanks to St. Andrew School students and their families the annual Penny Challenge raised more than $3400 helping us fund multiple scholarship tuitions for our students in Uganda. The coin…