JustHope

Dear Friends of JustHope,

Over the past few years JustHope activities have been in transition, working to transition from a North American based non-profit to a truly local Nicaraguan organization led by Nicaraguans, especially the micro-credit women in Chacraseca. This transition is now complete and JustHope will cease all US operations as of July 1, 2026.

We celebrate all that has been accomplished by partners and friends of JustHope. It has been a good 20 years and we give thanks for all who shared the journey with us. Many of us will continue to support women who need microcredit loans, and students who need scholarships to University. If you would like to be part of supporting these ongoing programs, please contact JustHope's Founder, Rev Leslie Penrose at [email protected].

Patricia Jimenez is a student in JustHope’s University Scholarship program, in her first year studying English. Each student in the program gives back to the community through a volunteer placement during their years at university.

Last month, she began teaching English classes to 15 students ages 9-11, to help them succeed in their school-based English class and reinforce their learning. Abimael, JustHope's Cultural Center coordinator, asked her to take this on, as a way to connect her volunteer hours more directly to her field of study while filling a need for English enrichment among the youth. The class meets three times each week, learning and having a snack, at no cost to the students. This class will continue meeting until early December.

If Patricia’s name sounds familiar, it’s because she was involved in the Cultural Center’s music programs throughout her youth. She keeps giving back to the community and programs that formed her.
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