New Hope Blog
Where Are They?
Volume 3 Issue 7 Not too long ago, club soccer was a very big part of our family's life. Picking up kids from practice, traveling to tournaments, and occasionally pointing out overlooked fouls to the referees. We did all the usual things that soccer families do....
Third Quarter Grades
Third Quarter Grades May 2013 Volume 3, Issue 4 The school year is rapidly winding down. A few weeks ago, our kids brought home their third quarter grades. As I was reviewing the students grades, I began to reflect on New Hope’s year. How have we done...
A Young Man and A Boy
A Young Man and A Boy March 2013 Volume 3 Issue 3 Volunteers are New Hope’s life’s blood. To provide adequate homework help for our “at-risk” students, we strive for a student-to-mentor ratio of about 2-to-1. That means to run a program for forty registered students...
Evicted
Evicted FEBRUARY 2013 Volume 3 Issue 2 Stressful experiences can be beneficial. Moderate stress can increase one’s preparation, concentration and overall performance. Too much stress, on the other hand, can be debilitating. We have heard stories of...
Expelled
Expelled Volume 3 Issue 1 Did you know that children growing up in poverty are 3.4 times more likely to be expelled from school? Have you ever wondered what happens when a child gets expelled? I didn’t … until recently. This June, “LeRoy”...
An Old Man and a Boy
An Old Man and a Boy This month, we wanted to share a story from an urban ministry organization from whom we have learned so much: The Bridge Ministry of Acadiana. While we are starting our second year of urban ministry, the Bridge is completing their tenth year of...
Saying “No” to Easy Answers
Saying "No" to Easy Answers Issue 9, Vol. 2 One of the most difficult things in all of life is saying, “No.” There are so many good things that demand our, “Yes!” This is especially true when dealing with under-resourced communities. Whether it is Liberia or...
Picnic in the Park!
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Back to School
Back to School Issue 8, Vol. 2 August 13th marked the first anniversary of New Hope’s after school tutoring program in Azalea Park. Last August, we began with six students. This year, we started with 28 students, with an additional eight students on the waiting...
Is there Life after Angola?
Is there Life after Angola? Issue 7, Vol. 2 Angola is the Louisiana State Penitentiary that happens to be the largest maximum-security prison in the United States. Nearly 85% of the inmates will never be released. The state’s execution chamber is there. It was...