EXCITEMENT. PASSION. STRENGTH. PURPOSE. FRIENDSHIP. EMPATHY. HAPPINESS. GRATITUDE These are the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to Vietnam in September! After having volunteered multiple times […]
Tag: children in need
VOLUNTEER IN VIETNAM!
Volunteer in Vietnam with Habitat for Humanity and Global Village Canada We’ll be heading to Vietnam this Fall to build homes for vulnerable families in the Long An Province. If you would like to join […]
BUILDING HOMES, ADVENTURING & FEELING GRATEFUL IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Compassion. Adventure. Purpose. Gratitude. Empowerment. Perseverance. Laughter These are some of the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to Zambia in September! This is my fourth […]
EXCITED TO HELP TABITA & MULILA BUILD THEIR HOMES
We just received more information about the families and vulnerable children we’ll be helping in Zambia with Habitat for Humanity. We can’t wait to meet them and play a big part in improving their lives! […]
HABITAT EL SALVADOR > ONE YEAR ONWARDS
It’s been one year since my Habitat for Humanity trip to Apaneca, El Salvador. It was an incredible life supporting experience filled with great memories. El Salvador is such a beautiful country rich in culture, […]
NEW BEGINNINGS AND EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES
Action. Strength. Compassion. Hope. Growth. Healing. Passion. Purpose. These are the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to the Philippines in September. This will be my […]
INSPIRED TO DO MORE FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN MALAWI
As the final chapter in this incredible journey concludes, I reflect upon all the most memorable and rewarding experiences in the past two weeks. I’ve always wanted to travel to Central Africa on a humanitarian/volunteer […]
BEGIN EACH DAY WITH A COMPLETELY SELFLESS ACT
Most of your day will inevitably be consumed by responsibilities, musings and opportunistic ideas. But within your first hour of emailing, send a note connecting two great people who will benefit from an introduction to […]
HABITAT EL SALVADOR > FINAL THOUGHTS AND LIFE LESSONS
El Salvador is a beautiful country with a vibrant culture, friendly people, delicious non-vegan cuisine and stunning natural landscapes. I came to El Salvador with an open heart and mind. I left for San Salvador […]
In 7 years, Pencils of Promise has met thousands of people who started a fundraising campaign because they truly believe that where a child is born shouldn’t limit his or her potential. Over 33,000 supporters have started campaigns and are committed to providing children in the developing world with access to quality education. Congrats Pencils of Promise!
Stay tuned for how GIVEGROWGO will be partnering and supporting Pencils of Promise in the near future!
A SIMPLE LIFE = A HAPPY LIFE
We love these photos of the kids skipping rope during our recent trip to Honduras with Habitat for Humanity. GIVEGROWGO wants to empower kids with the basics of shelter, food and clean water in addition to education and community support. © Erin Anker, my best pal from HfH Honduras
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY > IN LOVE WITH EL SALVADOR
My first experience with Habitat for Humanity was in Honduras in July 2015. After an incredible life supporting and rewarding experience, I returned home and found myself disconnected from what used to be my ‘normal […]
READY TO EXPLORE, ADVENTURE AND BUILD A HOME FOR ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Gratitude. Inspiration. Adventures. Smiles. Exploration. Passion. Purpose. These are the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to Malawi in October! I’ve always wanted to volunteer in […]
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY > A LIFE SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE
I first heard about an amazing non-profit organization called Habitat for Humanity when I was a member of REIN (Real Estate Investment Network of Canada). REIN supported Habitat in many ways including monetary donations as […]
EXCITED TO HELP JESSIE & LYDIA BUILD THEIR HOMES
We just received more information about the families and orphans we’ll be helping in Malawi with Habitat for Humanity. We can’t wait to meet them and play a big part in improving their lives soon. […]
DID YOU KNOW?
the mk project donated a cow to a family in need in Central America on November 15th, 2010 through Compassion Canada! Give a cow to a highly vulnerable family in India! Many families in Tamil […]
SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN – PENCILS OF PROMISE
“Whether you’ve educated one child or built a full school, you are now part of our story & family.” Pencils of Promise Has a Solution. And It Works. Pencils of Promise doesn’t do charity work. […]
Compassion Child Sponsorship: IT WORKS!
Independent research confirms what we’ve believed for over 60 years: Compassion child sponsorship really works! GIVEGROWGO began sponsoring children through Compassion Canada more than 8 years ago and we continue to support 2 kids in […]
DID YOU KNOW?
GIVEGROWGO supports 2 kids in Central America through Compassion Canada. Lina Abigail in Guatemala and Yareliz Anaid Silva in Nicaragua. Find out how you can sponsor a child at www.compassion.ca.
PENCILS OF PROMISE – AN INSPIRING STORY
An inspiring and truly remarkable story that shares the essential lessons to creating a life of meaning, passion and purpose. Adam Braun, the founder of Pencils of Promise is an inspiration to all of us […]
DID YOU KNOW?
GIVEGROWGO is a passionate supporter of Compassion Canada. We sponsor Lina Abigail from Guatemala. She’s beautiful, smart and hopefully with our help, she has an incredible future ahead!
WHY COMPASSION?
Why Compassion? from Compassion Canada on Vimeo. Why sponsor with Compassion? Find out why from a few of our supporters. As one of the world’s leading child development organizations, Compassion partners with the local church […]
ALL WE NEED IS LOVE…
AND FOOTBALL!
Our recent trip with Habitat for Humanity Honduras taught GIVEGROWGO a lot about living a simple and authentic life. These kids are a great example of true happiness…. just look at their beautiful faces! © Erin Anker, my best pal from HfH Honduras