One Heart making a difference
“The connection Fr. Matthias has with our parish and school is unique and it resonates with me,” said Andrea Keefe. “Ever since my early days teaching at St. Andrew, Fr.…
Claire is sponsored!
Congratulations to Claire and a big thank you to the Egger family – Paul, Jaclyn, Sydney and Owen. Claire is 4 years old and has three siblings. She’s bright and…
Precious is sponsored!
Congratulations to Precious and thank you to the Fialkowski family for getting our young scholar off to a great educational start. She’s 5 years old and lives with her mom. …
Giving Tuesday Scholar Success
Thanks to the generosity of 40+ donors, we’re more than half-way to our $6,000 goal to shore up the Hand Up Fund for our graduating students as they strive for…
Jaki’s New Job
Less than a year ago, we were celebrating Jaki’s graduation from Makerere University with a Veterinary Science degree. Today she works as the veterinary officer for the Kassanda District near…
Give Education this Giving Tuesday
Please consider supporting our Hand Up Fund this Giving Tuesday. Our fund helps provide college and trade school scholarships to bright, deserving young adults. Next month, six of our students…
1000+ donations for OHU students
Mackeben Elementary School sure knows how to be generous! In less than two weeks, the students and their families have collected more than one thousand toothbrushes, children’s underwear and pairs…
What does it mean to be generous?
How can we help meet others’ needs? These are questions students at Mackeben Elementary will explore this month as they read, “The Water Princess.” The children’s book tells the story…
Mackeben Elementary November Outreach
We’re honored to be the recipients of the annual Mackeben Elementary November Outreach effort this month. “One small act, like bringing in something to help someone who needs it, can…
Running with Heart
Thanks to the One Heart Uganda team, who participated in Sunday’s 5K race, Running with the Bulldogs. Half of the race proceeds are donated to the parish community where many…
Siblings Score for Scholarship
The Martin sisters and brother – Reilly, Connor, Maggie and Makenna – began a year ago doing odd jobs for their neighbors and family. They shoveled sidewalks, raked lawns and…
A Big Slice of Appreciation
Thank you to Chicago Pizza for hosting our annual Sponsor Appreciation Pizza Party. Guests enjoyed great pizza and comraderie. Our program coordinator, Fr. Matthias Kakooza, was able to catch up…
Alex is sponsored!
Congratulations to Alex and thank you to Anne Casey and Dan McGraw for sponsoring this very bright, 10-year old boy. The sponsorship is so helpful as Alex is an only…
“Creating Heroes” – Meet Javis Mugagga
“Most young graduates need to begin to think of themselves as their own heroes. Because we have been receiving a great deal of help from the West, there is a…
A month in Uganda: Will Arndt
Uganda holds a special place in my heart, so much so I decided to travel there after I graduated college. It was a wonderful experience and along the way I…