Building is Underway! Progress on the Básico Building We are excited to share photos of the ongoing construction of our Básico (Middle School) building! This new space will provide our middle school students with a permanent, safe learning environment, including sports areas, media and arts spaces, a library, and
Re-Visioning Our New Mission, Vision, and Values Safe Passage’s newest Mission, Vision, and Values were officially approved during the annual meeting after a collaborative process between our leadership in Guatemala and the Board Programs Committee. This iterative process highlights our lived values and commitment to community leadership. As a
The Board Visits Campus Safe Passage board members traveled from near and far to attend an in-person annual meeting on October 10-11. This time on-site allowed them to gain greater insight into the successes, opportunities, and challenges that are top priorities as we look ahead to the next 25
Local Leadership Advances within Safe Passage We are proud to share that Pablo Callejas has stepped into the role of Associate Director for Safe Passage, solidifying a shared leadership model that builds the strength and capacity of our organization. This promotion formalizes Pablo’s role in co-leading the organization into
Announcement – Change in Support Team Program at Safe Passage Historically, Support Teams have played a critical role at Safe Passage, introducing individuals to our mission from far and wide – who often have become our greatest supporters and ambassadors. Additionally, they have provided skills, training, and resources that
Important announcement: coming full circle for Safe Passage Dear Friends of Safe Passage, Sometimes in this complicated world, stars align. Safe Passage and our educational community are living one of those moments. As we celebrate 25 years of our incredible history, I am thrilled to share some exciting
Your Impact through Spring 2024 Our impact newsletter (in English and Spanish below) includes stories from teachers on campus and anecdotes about student successes. We’re also sharing some recent events and exciting news about our spring matching program. If you would like to help us continue our mission in
Meet Pablo Callejas Meet our Senior Director of Student & Community Services, Pablo Callejas. Pablo has been with Safe Passage for over 13 years. He heads up our Integrated Health Services Team, made up of 13 staff that provide psychology, healthcare, social work, and health education services to our
Building strong learners and community. Dr. Sciarretta hosts Safe Passage’s Senior Director of Education Patricia Barneond on his podcast “The Superintendent’s Hangout.” Dr Sciarretta has visited Safe Passage and is the Superintendent of Albert Einstein Academies in California. To listen to the episode in full you can find the
We Are Safe Passage—Stories of what drives us. In the nearly 25 years in which Safe Passage has been operating, we have seen a remarkable amount of change and growth—from the programming and services we offer, to our leadership, staff, supporters and the community itself. Throughout all these changes,
