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Announcing the First Ever Friends of San Lucas Visitor Photo Contest!

October 24, 2019
The Friends of San Lucas Photo Contest begins October 28, 2019, and ends November 20, 2019, at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time. By submitting an entry via email, each contestant agrees to the rules of the contest and states that they are 18 years old or older. 
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A Successful San Lucas Gala!

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October 4, 2019
On September 28th, more than 350 people gathered together for the annual Celebrate San Lucas Gala in Mankato, Minnesota. We enjoyed live music, dinner, auctions, and inspirational speakers. In total we raised $140,000 to serve the people of San Lucas Tolimán.
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A Special Visit

September 24, 2019
This week our coffee program had a very special visit from Dulce Barrera. Dulce is a three-time national tasting champion and a three-time world champion.
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Meet Marta, Our Grower of the Month!

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September 24, 2019
Marta is a coffee grower who has been selling her yield to Juan Ana Coffee for the past seven years. With the money she earns, Marta invests in her children’s education, maintenance of their home, and the expansion of her farmland.
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Our First Hybrid Home

September 22, 2019
In June, we dedicated our first “hybrid” house. Part block and part wood and designed by Mission staff, it will last longer than the all-wood homes and be cheaper to build than all-block homes.
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Remembering Marcos Tun

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August 12, 2019
On August 8, 2019, Marcos Tun, father of Leonel and Rafael Tun and father-in-law of Emi Tun, passed away. He was 91 years old. Marcos played an important role in the early years of the Mission as a confidant and advisor to Fr. Greg.
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Child Nutrition Program Fundraiser

Week of August 3-9, 2020
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Incorporating Culture in Education

Presenter: Patricia Quiacain
August 11, 11:00am CST
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Construction in and around San Lucas

Presenter: Julio Cesar Morales
August 18, 11:00am CST
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