March 18, 2024
Dear Members of the Growing Hope Globally Community, On behalf of the Search Committee and the Board of Directors, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Kaitlyn Slate as Growing Hope Globally’s new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2024. Kaitlyn is a visionary leader who is passionate about working to overcome material poverty by energizing others to work together to achieve success. We are confident she will inspire our dedicated staff, Board and partners to continue to build on our efforts…
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September 23, 2022
Join the Ottawa-Barrington, Earlville and Somonauk Growing Projects for our annual Harvest Celebration on the Sandwich Fairgrounds! The event includes a variety of activities for the whole family! We’ll join […]
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August 26, 2021
On Route 156 near Hecker, passers-by admire four acres of sunflowers lining the road. Now, the family farm is harnessing the flowers’ beauty to make a difference across the world. […]
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November 25, 2020
On November 11, the Diocese of Belleville joined together for their annual Harvest Blessing. Parishioners from across South Central Illinois gathered to thank God for a bountiful harvest and ask […]
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August 24, 2020
Organized by the Earlville, Mazon/Western Springs, Somonauk, and Twin Rivers/Barrington Growing Projects This year with the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions these Growing Projects will not be able to have their normal […]
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December 20, 2019
For 15 years, farmers near Polo have used their harvest proceeds to help farmers around the world raise more food. Here’s how it works.
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