Making it Easier for Our Supporters...

After multiple requests from HFL supporters, asking about sending regularly scheduled donations to sponsor a child/children or establish timely contributions, we now offer the option of establishing on-line recurring donations. Sponsors can now schedule recurring donations through PayPal.

For those who don’t have a PayPal account, clicking on the ‘Donate’ button will also, securely through PayPal, let you establish recurring payments with your debit or credit card.   

We hope this makes it easier for you and thank for your continued interest and support!

Here’s the link to HFL’s ‘Donate’ page: http://www.hopeforlimpopo.org/main/donate/donateonline/recurringdonation/

Visit HFL blog at http://hopeforlimpopo.blogspot.com/ 

Like HFL on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HopeforLimpopo or 

Visit the HFL website at www.hopeforlimpopo.org.

Contact HFL at info@hopeforlimpopo.org. 

Volunteer Alaina Leary Reflects: How HFL Helped Shape Her Career Pursuit

Alaina Leary, friend and former copywriter of Hope for Limpopo, Inc., will soon graduate from Westfield State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and concentrations in both Writing and Communications.

Alaina was first involved with Hope for Limpopo in the fall semester of 2014 when her Career Preparation for Writers course provided her the opportunity to write for a company of her choosing. According to Alaina, she couldn't have picked a better organization.

During her time volunteering for HFL, Alaina gained valuable experience crafting blog posts that were featured on Hope for Limpopo’s official blog page. She worked closely with Nancy, Jo Ann, and fellow volunteers, learning how to articulate the specific needs of Hope for Limpopo and the organizations we support.

While Alaina’s resume boasts a wide array of internship and volunteer experiences, she says it was her work with nonprofit organizations that impacted her the most. She loves writing and editing and especially loves when her writing involves conveying genuine emotion and passion to create what she described as “a call to action.” She expressed appreciation for her experiences copywriting for non-profits, as it taught her about the various positions these organizations have for skilled writers. Alaina professed that her volunteer work has instilled in her an honest passion for working with nonprofits, which she intends to pursue if not as a career, then through volunteer work pro-bono.

Alaina explained in a recent interview that not only did her position as a copywriter for HFL boost her resume, but she also made valuable connections with people that remain near and dear to her heart. HFL is so thankful that Alaina chose to use her sharp mind and sensational talent for wordsmithing in service of our cause.

Alaina was recently accepted to Emerson College’s Master’s program for Publishing in the fall of 2015, and plans to move to the Boston area upon her graduation from Westfield State University in pursuit of this exciting opportunity.

Even so, Alaina plans to stay very much in touch with us here at Hope for Limpopo. She has become a part of our tight knit family and we wait with excitement and pride for news of this talented young ladies’ future accomplishments.

Are you interested in donating your talent and gaining experience while working with a passionate and diverse community of volunteers? Consider volunteering for Hope for Limpopo as we pursue our mission of providing advocacy and support to those affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa’s Limpopo Province.  Please visit www.hopeforlimpopo.org for more information or send us an email at info@hopeforlimpopo.org.

HFL Intern Deryn featured in WSU 'News from Student Affairs'

'Student Has Ambitious and International Dreams'

In anticipation of graduation this May, Deryn Copeland has a lot she wants to accomplish. Majoring in English with a concentration in Literature, Deryn has been to Nicaragua three times through Westfield State's service learning trips working with a non-profit organization, La Esperanza Granada. Every time she has been to Nicaragua, she has fallen more in love with the country. She loves it there so much so that she plans to move to Nicaragua to open a relaxation space. Her plans for the space are not for it to be like a spa but more like a meditation, yoga, and wellness studio. If not a relaxation space, she would like to open a hostile for weary travelers.

During her trips to Nicaragua, Deryn had the opportunity to help build a school from the ground up, as well as teach the students of that school. In doing this Deryn and other Westfield State students got involved in the community. The trips have meant a lot to Deryn; those experiences are dear to her heart and they have had such a tremendous affect on her life that she gets choked up just thinking about it.

Deryn also wants to get involved with AmeriCorps, a program that engages over 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. After having several people stating that she was the first person they thought of when they learned about AmeriCorps, Deryn decided that she would give it a try. Being introduced to Westfield State alum who are also involved AmeriCorps helped push her towards taking the opportunity.

Deryn is passionate about helping others and she cannot wait to start her journey after graduation. Ideally, she would love to make that move to Nicaragua sooner rather than later then move back to the New England area to get her degree, but that time is not now. Deryn stated, "Nicaragua and AmeriCorps is where I would do my soul searching and figure out those next steps!"