“Twin sisters, founders of humanitarian org. to help families in Guatemala”

“Twin sisters, founders of humanitarian org. to help families in Guatemala”

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On June 26, 2023
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“‘Hope’s In’ is an organization that was founded by twin sisters in high school, over 10 years ago to help families in Guatemalan cities and shape the next generation of humanitarian leaders. Founders of ‘Hope’s In,’ Courtney McGovern and Ashley Quigley join WGN Morning News to share more about their annual fundraiser to raise money to build homes for Guatemalan families in need.“ Watch the LIVE Interview Here.
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ABC7 News- Hope’s In

ABC7 News- Hope’s In

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On June 16, 2023
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“CHICAGO (WLS) — A high school trip has now inspired a years-long passion for two women from Barrington. “I actually got an internship when I was 16 years old and I was in Guatemala City,” said Courtney McGovern. “Just being there taught me such a huge lesson about how dignified housing is a human right.” That trip inspired Courtney and her twin sister Ashley to do something. They formed a fundraiser called “Hope’s In Style,” a fashion show. “I knew after Courtney came back we had to do something,” said Ashley Quigley.” Watch the Full LIVE TV Interview Here.
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Meet Sanjana, HOPE’S IN Fortaleza Summer Intern

Meet Sanjana, HOPE’S IN Fortaleza Summer Intern

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On July 12, 2021
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“This past year has been an interesting one. With all the ups and downs of COVID, and the ups and downs of Junior year, I wanted this summer to be one that offered me an opportunity to focus on something that is both really important to me and would give me the chance to gain a bit of perspective on the issues facing our world. During the pandemic, it became so easy to simply focus on all the negative things being thrown our way. As a result, I frequently found myself feeling upset and angry with all the difficult things I had to deal with as a consequence of COVID. […]
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Hope’s In Style Brings Barrington Students Face-to-Face with Guatemalan Families in Need

Hope’s In Style Brings Barrington Students Face-to-Face with Guatemalan Families in Need

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On April 8, 2021
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“Saint Anne Parish School 8th grader, Finn Karam is one of hundreds of young Barrington volunteers who have joined Hope’s In’s summer service trips to build homes for families living in poverty surrounding Guatemala City’s garbage dump. Founded by twin sisters and Barrington High School alums, Courtney McGovern and Ashley Quigley, Hope’s In’s 9th annual Hope’s in Style fashion show fundraiser is coming up this Sunday. The first Hope’s In Style fashion show took place in February of 2013. The goal was to raise enough money to build a single cinderblock house for one girl’s family living in a shack surrounded by garbage. Now in its 9th year, the Hope’s In Style fashion […]
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The Students for Playgrounds Project

The Students for Playgrounds Project

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On July 7, 2020
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Students for Playgrounds The mission of Students for Playgrounds is to fundraise $13,000 to build an accessible playground at Centro de Educación Especial Alida España de Arana in Guatemala City.  Alida España de Arana is the only government run, special education school for children and teens with disabilities in all of Guatemala City. Alida España de Arana’s play areas are lacking and unable to accommodate their students. Also, many of the children who attend Alida España de Arana come from the surrounding garbage dump communities and do not have routine access to safe, clean, or accessible play areas.  Our program seeks to involve people, especially students, of all backgrounds and […]
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Meet Jeffrey, HOPE’S IN Medical Program Intern

Meet Jeffrey, HOPE’S IN Medical Program Intern

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On May 12, 2020
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Here at HOPE’S IN, we value the dedication and insights from volunteers of all ages and stages of life! This Spring and Summer, we are grateful to have Jeffrey volunteering as an Intern for our Medical Program. HOPE’S IN community, meet Jeffrey! Hello, I’m Jeffrey! I will enter my junior year as a Biochemistry major at Loyola University Chicago in the fall of 2020, and I enthusiastically look forward to the opportunity to work with the people at Hope’s In during my internship this summer. I learned about Hope’s In through an on-campus Global Health Club of which I am a proud member. Some of my fellow club members have […]
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The Hope’s in Academy Feature: Meet Sophia

The Hope’s in Academy Feature: Meet Sophia

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On April 17, 2020
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The Hope’s in Academy is a program that HOPE’S IN runs in District 220 of Illinois! The program is for Freshmen in high school to learn about social advocacy and gain the skills and confidence to start and implement social impact projects! The Hope’s in Academy is one of our core initiatives in our mission to help develop the next generation of humanitarian leaders. This program is funded by a local foundation called the Barrington Area Community Foundation and is lead by our Executive Director Courtney McGovern and by Dr. Heath McFaul and Amy Winkelman of Barrington High School. In an effort to share more about what the Hope’s in […]
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“Dr. Shankar Improves Health and Homes in Guatemala”

“Dr. Shankar Improves Health and Homes in Guatemala”

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On February 7, 2020
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“Shelter and access to medical care are basic necessities that are often in short supply in Guatemala. When Pediatric Hospitalist Lavanya Shankar, MD, learned of an opportunity to volunteer at medical clinic and build houses around Guatemala City with her teenage daughter, Sanjana, she jumped at the chance.   “I’ve always wanted to get involved in global health to help others in need,” says Dr. Shankar. “I’m getting a graduate degree in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety, and it goes hand-in-hand with this effort.” I also want to teach the next generation what the world is about and to help them recognize they have so much to offer.”   Last August, Dr. Shankar, […]
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The Hope’s in Academy Feature: Meet Ananya

The Hope’s in Academy Feature: Meet Ananya

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On January 27, 2020
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The Hope’s in Academy is a program that HOPE’S IN runs in District 220 of Illinois! The program is for Freshmen in high school to learn about social advocacy and gain the skills and confidence to start and implement social impact projects! The Hope’s in Academy is one of our core initiatives in our mission to help develop the next generation of humanitarian leaders. This program is funded by a local foundation called the Barrington Area Community Foundation and is lead by our Executive Director Courtney McGovern and by Dr. Heath McFaul and Amy Winkelman of Barrington High School. In an effort to share more about what the Hope’s in […]
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Dr. Tricia Gears Up for Guatemala

Dr. Tricia Gears Up for Guatemala

  • Posted by Courtney Quigley
  • On July 23, 2019
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This year, HOPE’S IN is so excited for our teams to go to Guatemala! Our summer Service Learning Exchange will host 77 volunteers who will work with seven families to build their new home together, host two weeks of medical clinics alongside local doctors, and strengthen relationships with two children’s homes that have recieved medical grants from us this year. Also, some of our volunteers will get to spend time with our community group for teen mothers and at-risk girls. It will be two very full weeks! As we get ready for our first team to arrive, we asked Dr. Tricia, a volunteer going for the first time, to share […]
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