Daily Archives: August 16, 2016


They are all Nuestros Pequeño Hermanos 1 comment

Just yesterday marked the end of my CAPS Fellowship at NPH USA as we hosted the 2016 Football Legends Classic at the Biltmore Country Club in Barrington, IL. Our staff was joined by 28 former NFL players, many of whom are in the Hall of Fame, to raise money for our children in Matamoros, Mexico. It was amazing to see how many families and friends came out to golf with these NFL Pros in support of our organization. We had over 150 guests join us on the course; the most attendees we’ve ever had. And just like that, all the hard work, time and dedication came to life. It’s an amazing feeling to see how all the pieces fit together and worked like a well oiled machine. The day was filled with energy and excitement as we saw the results unravel before us. As part of our dinner program, we video […]


Reflecting In

In an instant, the summer adventure I began 9 weeks ago, came to an end. Having an internship in Chicago has given me a lot of opportunities and experiences, that has no doubt changed me for the better. As far as vocation goes, in these short 9 weeks, I have reaffirmed my passion for working in an international relations/service field. At the beginning of my internship, I didn’t know what to expect as I first entered into Heartland’s doors. I was excited to work with and help people from all over the world  but I was also anxious, as this was my first internship experience. I was able to help serve a population I had so little knowledge about beforehand and was able to grow more culturally competent while working with a population that most Americans do not come into contact with on a daily basis. Working with refugees and […]