August 2026 Newsletter

Team Heart across Guatemala, surgery returns to Hospital Corpus Christi, and a stove installer’s story.

Building Futures Through Homes, Health & Education August 2026  ·  Newsletter Dear Friend, This has been a summer of arrivals and returns. Teams landed in Guatemala to serve alongside families, surgeons returned to a hospital that had been waiting for them, and educators gathered to sharpen their craft. In this month’s issue: a week of care measured in patients and homes, the partnership that reopened an operating room, and the people whose steady presence makes all of it possible. None of it happens without you. Thank you for walking alongside these families. With gratitude, The IEP Team In This Issue Team Heart 2026 Aspen Silent Auction: Bidding Is Live Bringing Surgery Back to Hospital Corpus Christi The Days That Change a Life: Jonnathan’s Story Four-Day Montessori Training in Tecpán Team Honor: Experiencing the Impact of Education Esperanza Gala 2026: A Night in Paris   Team Stories Team Heart 2026 535 Clinic patients 49 Surgeries 85 Families served Serving through our Homes and Health programs, Team Heart worked alongside local leaders, healthcare professionals, and families across Guatemala. For many at the medical clinic, it was their first chance to be seen for a long-standing concern. Every surgery meant relief from pain, renewed confidence, and a step forward. And for families who had cooked over open fires, a smoke-free stove and a water filter mean cleaner air and a safer kitchen. Read the full story → Share   Silent Auction · Bidding Is Live Aspen Evening of Impact 2026 The evening in Aspen is over, but the silent auction is open to everyone, everywhere. Take a look, place a bid, and share it with friends and family. Bidding closes Sunday, August 23 at 11:59 PM MST. From Guatemala Chachal Necklace, circa 1910 Balance, mixed media on canvas Embroidered Satchel Travel Peaceful Bali Escape for 2 Luxury Oceanfront Escape: 3 Nights at Viceroy Los Cabos Jewelry “Soaring” Bracelet Cuff and Earrings Set Sunshine Every Day Cuff Bracelet by Angela Mia Diamond Five-row Wide Band Ring Sparkling Diamond Cross Pendant Memorabilia Bruce Springsteen Acoustic Guitar Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Boxing Glove Home & Garden Handknotted Rug from Turkey or Morocco Browse & Bid Now   Health Stories Bringing Surgery Back to Hospital Corpus Christi A grant from Prophet funded two anesthesia machines, and with them, our surgical teams returned to Hospital Corpus Christi in Chimaltenango, a small hospital that anchors many of our surgical missions. During Team Heart’s visit, children there received surgery to correct strabismus, an eye condition that affects vision and alignment. For those children and their families, specialized care close to home can mean clearer sight, greater confidence, and new possibilities. This is what partnership looks like: the resources that let healthcare professionals do what they do best. Read the full story → Share   Home Stories The Days That Change a Life: Jonnathan’s Story Behind every stove installation is someone who makes families and volunteers feel instantly welcome. Jonnathan Bryan Xajpot Tzay is from the community he now serves, speaks three languages, and has been part of our Impacting Homes team for more than a year. He remembers a Team Thankful visit when a volunteer named Patrick, learning that a family’s food had to stretch to the next morning, offered the team’s own lunches instead, and told him, these are the trips that change your life. For Jonnathan, the work has always been about more than the stove. It is about the relationships built around it. Read the full story → Share   Education Stories Four-Day Montessori Training in Tecpán At our Early Childhood Center in Tecpán, sixteen educators from IEP, Fundación Ralda, and Fundación PAVA came together for a four-day Montessori training led by Tish Paiz. Together they explored how to create prepared environments, encourage independence, and nurture each child’s natural curiosity. Participants left with practical tools they can bring straight into their own classrooms, and a renewed commitment to giving young children the best possible start. Read the full story → Share   Team Stories Team Honor: Experiencing the Impact of Education Before beginning their Impacting Homes service, Team Honor visited two of our education programs. At El Molino School, they spent time with students in a vibrant learning environment. At the Esperanza Center, they saw vocational training in action: beauty-course students welcomed them with manicures, and baking teachers showed them how to make fresh cinnamon rolls. Moments like these show how education equips students with skills, confidence, and opportunities for the future. Read the full story → Share   You’re Invited Esperanza Gala 2026 A Night in Paris Saturday, November 7, 2026 6:00 PM to midnight Arts District Mansion 2101 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201 Step into an evening of elegance and purpose. Every seat and every sponsorship is a direct investment in hope, dignity, and opportunity for the families we serve in Guatemala, across our Homes, Health, and Education pillars. Become a Sponsor Save the date and see details → Sponsorships are tax-deductible, and underwriting and Mission Supporter gifts are DAF-eligible. Questions? Email events@i-ep.org.   This is what showing up builds. 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