Bringing Smiles to San Lucas
Did you know the San Lucas Mission provides dental care to more than 3,000 patients each year? It’s one of the hidden gems of the Mission Healthcare Program.
Entries by Julie Knopp
2026 East Coast Celebration Recap
On August 29, we hosted our first-ever Friends of San Lucas East Coast Celebration. More than 80 of you joined us in Radnor, PA to change lives for people in need!
How Septic Systems Are Improving Lives in San Lucas
Did you know that nearly 50% of San Lucas homes don’t have indoor plumbing? Check out this article to learn how the Mission’s simple septic systems and benefitting human health and the environment in San Lucas.
2026 Tulsa Celebration Recap
On June 7-8, we hosted our 2026 Friends of San Lucas Tulsa Celebration. Throughout the weekend, over 125 of you joined us to change lives for people in need in Guatemala.
1st Annual East Coast Celebration
We are excited to host our first annual East Coast Celebration. Learn more or register today!
2025 Annual Report
In 2025, your support provided life-changing services like healthcare, education, and housing to more than 30,000 Guatemalans. Check out our annual report to learn more about how you made a difference in 2025.
2026 Kansas City Celebration Recap
On May 1-4, Friends of San Lucas hosted its 10th annual Kansas City Celebration. Hundreds of people joined us to celebrate and support the Mission’s work in Guatemala at our picnic and golf tournament!
Q&A with Ian Arthur: Medical Student Conducting Research in San Lucas Tolimán
Check out this in-depth Q&A interview with Ian Arthur, Q&A with Ian Arthur, a medical student conducting long-term research through the San Lucas Mission Healthcare Program.
Consumerism, Cultural Immersion and Full Circle Moments
Katie Cooley is FOSL’s outgoing Administrative Coordinator. In this blog, you can read her reflections about what she has learned from her experiences in San Lucas.
A New “Little Free Library” in San Lucas!
Check out this heartwarming new project at the San Lucas Mission School!