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Events & News
Want to keep up with the events we have happening at the Foundation as well as more details about what we do? Scroll below to find our latest events & stories with the latest updates about how our work is helping make an impact. We invite you to learn more about our efforts and help spread the word about our important cause.
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Guey tortilla mexicanas dona 200 audífonos
Gratitud total a la familia de Guey Tortillas Mexicanas por su generosa donación de 200 audífonos para nuestros niñas, niños y jóvenes...
Maria Jose Orellana
Mar 29, 20211 min read
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Grinchmas Gala Live Auction & Silent Auction Preview!
We have a TON of wonderful items this year! You can bid on many wonderful items in our Live Auction & Silent Auction, including...
Maria Jose Orellana
Nov 28, 20162 min read
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Juguetes Para Los Ninos, “Toys for the Children”
Imagine you are an Ecuadorian child in a tiny mountain village. It’s early Christmas eve. It’s quiet as you play kick-ball with a stone...
Maria Jose Orellana
Nov 6, 20162 min read
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A Call for Donations: Hogar de Esperanza
Congratulations to our partner Hogar de la Esperanza on their opening of a thrift store! The thrift store will be volunteer-run, donate...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jul 13, 20162 min read
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An Important Announcement: Proyecto Saman
“On April 16, 2016 a massive 7.8 earthquake ravaged the northern Ecuadorian coastline and Canoa, a small tourist village in the province...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jul 7, 20162 min read
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Reflections from El Arenal, V
By Sarah Luke Yesterday at El Arenal the smell of three burnt cakes traveled to the upstairs comedor where we had made half our kitchen:...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jul 5, 20163 min read
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Reflections from El Arenal, IV
By Sarah Luke The infrastructure of the building on Calle Trinidad and of the pattern of donations that flutter in and out in waves has...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jun 24, 20163 min read
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A Note from Natasha: Reflections from Canoa
Reflections of Natasha’s visit to Canoa and the Saman Project, Written by Sarah Luke Natasha Verkley, Hearts of Gold’s Executive...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jun 21, 20163 min read
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Reflections from El Arenal, II
By Sarah Luke This week at La Fundación El Arenal we introduced a toy chest. All the toys were donated: plastic dolls with blond and...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jun 20, 20162 min read
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Reflections from El Arenal, III
By Sarah Luke A typical student at El Arenal is the child of a market vendor. Her mother sells piñas at a stand. Sometimes she is found...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jun 20, 20162 min read
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Proyecto Samán
RESUMEN DEL PROYECTO: Proyecto Samán es una comunidad que transita desde una situación de vulnerabilidad profundizada por el terremoto...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jun 16, 20166 min read
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Saman Project: Description of Project Phases
The Saman Project is made possible by a collective from Cuenca including Hearts of Gold, Colectivo Madre Tierra, Yakumama Lounge, San...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jun 16, 20167 min read
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Japa Housing Project Report: May
The plan for this month was to prepare the property so that the construction can begin. An area large enough to store the materials...
Maria Jose Orellana
Jun 1, 20162 min read
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A Note From Natasha: From Immediate Response to Long-term Recovery
Hi Everyone, I wanted to take a minute to address everyone about the 7.8 earthquake that hit the coast of Ecuador. Some of you are new to...
Maria Jose Orellana
May 3, 20165 min read
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Volunteer for Earthquake Relief
Dear friends, Hearts of Gold is working along with Brigada Surfistas por un Techo, Colectivo Madre Tierra, Fundacion Nobis, San Sebas...
Maria Jose Orellana
May 3, 20161 min read
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Earthquake Emergency Relief Efforts: Update April 22, 2016
Our staff is working intimately – hour by hour, day by day – with Mikhuna foodbank directors to coordinate urgent purchases and ensure...
Maria Jose Orellana
Apr 22, 20163 min read
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Medicine, Baby Care, Food, Flashlights, Towels: Items We Need Now!
MEDICAMENTOS NECESARIOS / MEDICINE DONTATIONS NEEDED Gasas Vaselinadas (Vaseline) Povidine Alcohol yodado (alcohol and iodine) Gasas...
Maria Jose Orellana
Apr 18, 20161 min read
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Until You Raise Your Eyes, You Will Think You Are the Highest Point
As a newbie to Cuenca, arriving late in January from frozen Minnesota, I’ve experienced things expats know all about: smiling Ecuadorian...
Maria Jose Orellana
Apr 11, 20163 min read
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Save Our Corner of the World in Your Free Time
Have some free time and are interested in giving back? You can become part of an incredible team working to uplift Ecuadorian grassroots...
Maria Jose Orellana
Mar 23, 20161 min read
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What do you know about uplifting children?
Silverware is clanking as children chatter under the watch of a brightly painted tree. To the naked eye, these smiling children are just...
Maria Jose Orellana
Mar 23, 20163 min read
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