May 31 2013

Bolivia awareness trip participants ‘dance and celebrate the CFCA family’

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“Bob’s notes” are reports from CFCA President Bob Hentzen, who regularly accompanies awareness trip participants. You can see Bob’s full update on his Facebook page. Continue reading

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May 29 2013

One sponsor’s journey through photos

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Jim Parro, CFCA sponsor, recently returned from a trip to visit his sponsored friends in Honduras. Jim documented his trip through photographs, which we would like to share with you now.

Thanks, Jim!

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May 28 2013

6 ways to chronicle your travel experience

CFCA awareness trips

Patrick Clementine, CFCA sponsor, meets his sponsored friend, Victoria, in Kenya on a CFCA awareness trip.

Have you ever looked back on a trip, only to realize you barely remember any of your experiences? If this sounds familiar, then read these six ways to chronicle your travel experience and never forget a special moment!

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May 27 2013

CFCA will be closed on Memorial Day

Orchids in Cali, Colombia.

Orchids in Cali, Colombia.

Our Kansas City headquarters will be closed this Monday for Memorial Day.

We would like to take this time to remember and honor the men and women who died in U.S. military service and those who serve and protect.

We take this opportunity to remember sponsors and sponsored friends and their family members who have died.

If you have someone you would like to honor this Memorial Day, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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May 24 2013

College students build home for Salvadoran family

Benedictine College students

Benedictine college students from Kansas celebrate with Faustina and her family in front of her new home.

A new home has a monumental impact on Faustina’s family and on the group of students from Benedictine College in Kansas who traveled to El Salvador to help build the house.

Watch the video and read more

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May 23 2013

Sponsored youth in India becomes first-generation college student

Family in India

Bernard, third from left, with his family in front of their home. Bernard is a first-generation college student among his family and those in his village.

Being a first-generation college student within your family is definitely worthy of applause. But being a first-generation college student in your family and your entire village deserves a standing ovation.

Read Bernard’s story of success

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