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January 2023: Beacons of Light and Hope; Post-Holiday Recipe for Happiness
For January’s Director’s Corner, Sister Diana revisits December’s topic on the importance of being points of Light and Hope, because toward the end of 2022, we lost two individuals within the Hope Hall Community who embodied those qualities. In this issue, we pay tribute to both of them. She also focuses on the topic of […]
In Loving Memory of Tilahun (‘T’) Gushish
On December 7, 2022, Tilahun Belete Gushish, our friend, former student, and an inspirational figure at Hope Hall passed away, due to the cancer he had fought since he was a child, living on the streets of Ethiopia. In the video below, we pay tribute to him, in loving memory, using his own words, excerpted […]
Mischievous Elves Make Merry at Hope Hall
Just as everyone, including staff, students, and volunteers, is preparing for our Annual Holiday Woodworking and Craft Show on December 10 from 9 am to 3 pm, a group of mischievous elves have invaded our woodworking center! You can’t imagine the havoc they’ve created! Watch the video to find out how peace was made between the elves, […]
December Newsletter: We Are the Light, We Are the Hope
For this month, Sister Diana reflects on the dark days of December, when “the light in our northern hemisphere is very much diminished,” noting that it reflects a certain darkness surrounding us in our city, nation, and our world. She points out that this makes it so important for each of us to become […]
The Animal in Me 6th Grade Poetry Project
Students act out the animal about which they wrote Almost all children love animals, so to help her students discover poetry and study figurative language, Middle School ELA Teacher Mrs. Mariya Gunda presented a project, asking her 6th grade students to get in touch with their “inner animal.” They began by talking about the differences […]
Hope Hall 2022 Holiday Woodworking & Craft Sale
December 10, 2022 from 9 am – 3 pm Join us in Hope Hall’s gymnasium on Saturday, December 10 from 9 am to 3 pm for our Annual Holiday Woodworking and Craft Sale! We’ll have an extraordinary selection of high quality woodworking items, hand-crafted by Hope Hall staff and volunteers. You’ll find something for everyone, […]
November Is Gratitude Month!
In November’s newsletter, Sister Diana points out that, in spite of all that is happening in the world that may be bringing us down, focusing on things and people we are grateful for helps alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety and helps bring HOPE. During the month of November, she will be encouraging our students […]
Plein Air Art
When students are learning to create art, it’s important to give them the opportunity to work with a wide variety of mediums, in order to discover what tools they enjoy working with, and what style best suits them. Last week, when the weather was beautiful, Art Instructor Mr. Aydin Ture took the students outdoors to […]
2022 Toast for Hope Gala Slideshow
Enjoy the slideshow of photos shown at this year’s Toast for Hope Gala! Note: It may take a few moments to load. Click to advance slides.
October’s Newsletter – A Focus on the Value of Hospitality
For the month of October, Sister Diana focuses on the value of Hospitality. She points out that hospitality is defined as the act of welcoming another person into our space, into our life, and letting the person know that s/he matters. She asserts that Hospitality is a value that needs to be taught, nurtured, and cultivated […]