In honor of Hanley

  • March 9, 2023
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Today we celebrate the founder of Safe Passage, Hanley Denning, on her birthday. She opened the doors of Safe Passage (Camino Seguro) in December 1999. The hard reality of life in the Guatemala City garbage dump was unlike anything she had previously experienced in the United States. She felt a

Grant Award

  • February 24, 2023
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Safe Passage Awarded Grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation The Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation of Kittery has awarded a two-year grant totaling $40,000 to Maine nonprofit Safe Passage/Camino Seguro. In the first year, funds are helping relocate and build a new warehouse, or “bodega,”

First Day of School

  • January 9, 2023
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First Day of School 2023 This is the first week of the 2023 school year and the first time back in full capacity since before the pandemic! To say teachers, students, and staff are thrilled would be an understatement.  Previous Next

SAFE PASSAGE IN THE NEWS

  • August 28, 2020
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It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed since Maine native, Hanley Denning founded Safe Passage but it’s true! We are turning 20 and celebrating with our first-ever virtual 5k, which was highlighted in a local publication. Read about the Virtual 5K, our 20 year milestone and insights

Continued COVID-19 Relief Efforts

  • April 29, 2020
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We are very happy to begin another round of distributions to our families impacted by COVID-19. Over 425 bags, containing two weeks worth of homework packets, food, soap and other necessary supplies will be distributed in the next two days.  So many THANKS go out to our tireless teaching

COVID-19 Relief

  • April 6, 2020
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Through a mandate from the Guatemalan government declared on March 14, all school programs in the country were suspended to stop the spread of COVID-19. This, unfortunately, includes our programming at Safe Passage/Camino Seguro. The Guatemala City garbage dump has also been closed. For many of our families, this