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Seeds of Hope helps thousands each year through education, economic development, cultural exchange, and humanitarian aid. Their impact continues to grow each year. Seeds of Hope is passionate about planting hope in the lives of children and individuals around the world. Guests will spend time with children during their school day and learning more about the sponsorship program.

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August Seeds of Hope

Join us for the August Seeds of Hope Tour on Tuesday, 8/8! From 12-1 PM, we're offering a free behind-the-scenes tour at CARE House. You'll get the chance to see, firsthand, how we provide vital services to children and families. To secure your spot on the tour, visit the link below or send an email to [email protected]. Don't miss out on this free tour!

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Springfield Inaugural Seeds of Hope Garden Tour

Laurel Barr took us through one of the gardens that will be a part of the Springfield Inaugural Seeds of Hope Garden tour. Freda Herndon from Martha’s Song talked about how proceeds from the event go to benefit the foundation. Martha’s Song will be hosting their inaugural Seeds of Hope Garden Tour on Saturday, June 17 from 9am-3pm. The tour takes guests on a self-guided exploration of 8 of the most unique and beautiful gardens in and around Robertson County. Tickets are $25, kids 12 and under are FREE! All proceeds benefit Martha's Song Foundation, which provides financial assistance to Robertson County residents fighting cancer. For tickets or for more information, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seeds-of-hope-tour-of-gardens-tickets-607725963717 .

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In this time of upheaval, which seed will you plant today?

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Seed of love for nature Mihaela Uzum Just of soul

The seed of gratitude 🙏 April M. The Iron Butterfly 🦾🦋

Hope and happiness. Jeanne VSE Vocal instructor of beginner singers

Acceptance Judith Spiritual

every day I try to do everything in the sense of wholeness and to work accordingly. Irmgard Kuhner-Beichtbuchner

EDEN Engagement

CONNECTING THE NEXT GENERATION

Download the EDEN anthem, sheet music, lyrics, as well as teaching resources for choir leaders and teachers.

How to plant your seed

Go to the Tour page, choose your city and learn how to plant your seeds.

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Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano Maxim Emelyanychev, conductor Il Pomo d’Oro

EDEN - Tour Trailer

Seeds of hope documentary, introducing eden, eden: joyce didonato – the circle, part 1, eden – royal opera house, eden by joyce didonato: the unanswered question (charles ives), eden by joyce didonato: world premiere of the first morning of the world (rachel portman), "as with rosy steps the morn" from theodora (handel) - eden by joyce didonato, mahler: "ich bin der welt abhanden gekommen” - eden by joyce didonato, seeds of hope - joyce didonato & canterbury choir, eden: joyce didonato & beautiful chorus sing "earth's new heaven" (live performance), copland: "nature, the gentlest mother" from 8 poems of emily dickinson - eden by joyce didonato, no matter what, eden engagement: just the beginning.

I don’t know yet if it’s simply the general times we are living in, or if the “Great Pause” alone has given rise to ever deepening and restless queries within, but as Gene Scheer perfectly captures in the text of our world premiere, The First Morning of the World: “I am filled with nothing but questions.” EDEN has emerged as an integral part of the journey towards finding answers.

You see, I’m a problem solver, a dreamer, and – yes – I am a belligerent optimist who believes in the incredible power of not only the human spirit to overcome, but with each passing day I trust more and more in the perfect balance, astonishing mystery, and guiding force of the Natural World around us. How much Mother Nature has to teach us through her awe-inducing majesty, her staggeringly complex simplicity, and her ever-present patience. It’s almost as if She has all the time in the world.

EDEN is an invitation to return to our roots. To remember. It is an overture to contemplate the sheer perfection of the world around us, and to explore whether or not we are connecting as profoundly as we can to the pure essence of our being. It is a clarion call to consider if our collective suffering and confusion isn’t perhaps linked to the aching separation from something primal within and around us.

During the pandemic, I observed closely the flowers that emerged from the ground as the “real world” went quiet. Despite our pressing issues of shutdowns and closures, these wondrous miracles arrived – unassuming and unheralded – bursting out of their seed coverings after the long winter’s sleep, modestly employing the water and soil at hand to reach ever higher towards the sky, soaking up the full glory of the sun. But the doubt persists, often in the darkest hours of the night:

“What can I alone do?”

“What difference can I possibly make?”

And the truth is, I’m not at all sure of the answer. The immense and deafening pain and destruction of the world at large often overwhelms me. Any hope of “saving it” seems to float further and further away.

This is then the moment when I seek out the comfort and connection of Music: with each passing day I trust more and more in the perfect balance, astonishing mystery, and guiding force of the Musical World with which we are blessed. Story tellers and creators from Handel to Ives and from Rückert to Portman, who have so much to teach us as they sort through the simple complexity of our human dilemma and search for universal truths, give us guidance and wisdom to aid us in our questioning. Time often seems to stand still when absorbed in the integrated harmonies and rich poetry of great music, and in that beautiful suspension we are afforded the gift to examine, expand and feel. We connect. The painful separation begins to dissipate and we are empowered to act.

EDEN is a call to action to build a paradise for today: to fertilize, nourish, and protect the pure bliss that the deepest part of us knows and yearns for: the unpolluted perfume of a linden branch; the comforting shade of a towering tree; the breathtaking sanctity of pure love; the generosity of the endless light that breaks open for us every single morning; the dying to the world we have known, only to embrace and live aloud in our heaven, our love, and our song. The way I look at it, this is the precise moment in time when each of us is called to participate in nourishing and healing our world and our hearts: repairing where broken, rebuilding where barren, replenishing where exhausted. Both Nature and Music are showing us the way. Will we answer the call? With that in mind, I ask you:

Eden Partners

International Teaching Artist Collaborative

The International Teaching Artists Collaborative is the first international network created by and for teaching artists, and Artists who work in participatory settings, to develop their practice, create connections and develop our field.

Joyce DiDonato would like to graciously thank the following for their generous support of EDEN:

Sara Morgan,  Ann Ziff, John Studzinski, Franci Neely, Helen Berggruen, McDermott Foundation, Linda Nelson, Kern Wildenthal, John Singer, Michael Beverley DL, The Getty Foundation, David Jacobs, Eva Haller, Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Foundation, Sir Simon Robey, Katherine G. Farley, Tom and Pamela Frame, Ellen Marcus, and Richard Gaddes.

EDEN has been commissioned by University Musical Society of the University of Michigan; the Harriman-Jewell Series, Kansas City; Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation; Cal Performances at University of California, Berkeley; Stanford Live; and UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures.

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Young Women’s Leadership Experience

Applications have closed for 2024. Stay tuned for our 2025 Leadership Experience!

Empowering young women to be leaders Grades 9-12

Seeds of Hope Young Women’s Leadership Experience brings together high school students, peer leaders and adult mentors to give young women an opportunity to explore and enhance their talents, goals and capacity for leadership.

Earn 40 documented hours of leadership training and 10 service hours for your high school or college resume.

Network with peers and professional women from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

Learn about servant leadership and work on a service project.

Step away from life’s distractions and explore your personal spirituality.

Experience different forms of prayer and meditation.

Benefit from the mentorship of professional women leaders.

Conference Fee: $300 includes meals and accommodations. 

Travel Expenses: varied based on your location. 

Financial Assistance is available to those in need so that no young woman will be hindered from attending.

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Servant Leaders achieve personal growth by focusing on the needs of others, not themselves. Immerse in a weeklong self-discovery to find your talents, strengths — and vulnerabilities. Learn how to take what you find and build upon it toward a style of leadership that is transformational and effective. Learn techniques to implement in your life and in your future toward a lifetime of leadership. 

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Expanding Our Impact

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Seeds of Hope CEO, Khader Ghanim, and the project team meet with the Jericho Chamber of Commerce to discuss local economic development.

After meeting with the Jericho governor and Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber is now interested in  partnering with Seeds of Hope  on local economic development efforts—a huge step in our  influence  and  partnership  with government leaders. It was also the first time we were able to take a team to Hebron, a 100% Muslim community nearby. Until now,  they’ve been uninterested in Seeds of Hope teams  and programs, but since we were able to connect through business , they welcomed us for the first time.

During their trip, the North Point project team also got to tour the Seeds of Hope school and see the preschool expansion funded by their church’s Be Rich campaign!

These kinds of teams give us  influence  and  access  in ways that aren’t typically possible on our own. They help us  build bridges  to our community and show them that  we’re here to help .

“The Seeds of Hope are not just being planted.  The harvest is underway ,” said Philip, another member of the North Point team. “Minds are being changed. Hearts are being touched. And the love being shown is real.”

We’re so grateful to have teams visiting again. Not only that, but to have a group like this explore new ways to connect with our community and expand our impact makes us even more excited for the future!

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Seeds of Hope, in conjunction with Archdiocese of Denver Catholic schools, will present the 2018-19 Around the Archdiocese of Denver (AoD) Tour, hosting open-to-the-public school tours at each of the K-8 and high schools that will showcase the faith formation and learning taking place in each of the 36 Archdiocese of Denver schools.

The Around the AoD Tour kicks off on Oct. 2, 2018 and runs through Mar. 19, 2019. To commemorate the tour stops, each person who visits a school on the 2018-19 Around the AoD the Tour will receive a free 2018-19 Around the AoD Tour t-shirt. A representative from Seeds of Hope and a tour guide from each school will greet and lead visitors. This is a chance to see inner workings of the schools, ask questions of leadership and see up close the differences the schools are making in their communities every day. No matter where somebody is in the Denver Metro or Northern Colorado area, there is a 2018-19 Around the AoD Tour stop coming soon to their community.

“We want people in their communities to be able to see firsthand how our schools are building the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth,” said Seeds of Hope Executive Director Jay Clark. “Our schools are the future of our Church and seeing the students and teachers in action with school leaders is an incredibly inspiring way to spend an hour.”

Signing up for a tour is easy – just visit seedsofhopedenver.org , call 303-715-3127 or email [email protected] to choose a tour date and t-shirt size.

2018-19 Around the AoD Tour Schedule

Tue., Oct. 2, 2018 Sacred Heart 1317 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, 80304 11:00 AM

Tue., Oct. 2, 2018 St. Louis  925 Grant Avenue, Louisville, 80027 1:00 PM

Tue., Oct. 9, 2018 Annunciation 3536 Lafayette Street, Denver, 80205 11:00 AM

Thu., Oct. 11, 2018 St. Stephen 414 South Hyland Park Drive, Glenwood Springs, 81601 11:00 AM

Thu., Oct. 11, 2018 St. Clare of Assisi 31622 Highway 6, Edwards, 81632 1:00 PM

Tue., Oct. 16, 2018 St. John the Baptist 350 Emery Street, Longmont, 80501 9:30 AM

Tue., Oct. 16, 2018 St. John the Evangelist 1730 West 12th Street, Loveland, 80537 11:30 AM

Tue., Oct. 16, 2018 St. Joseph 127 North Howes Street, Ft. Collins, 80521 1:30 PM

Tue., Oct. 30, 2018 St. Mary’s Greeley 2351 22nd Avenue, Greeley, 80631 11:00 AM

Tue., Nov. 6, 2018 Holy Family HS 5195 West 144th Avenue, Broomfield, 80023 11:00 AM

Tue., Nov. 6, 2018 Nativity of Our Lord 900 West Midway Blvd., Broomfield, 80020 1:00 PM

Tue., Nov. 13, 2018 St. Vincent De Paul 1164 South Josephine Street, Denver, 80210 9:00 AM

Tue., Nov. 13, 2018 Our Lady of Lourdes 2256 South Logan Street, Denver, 80210 11:00 AM

Tue., Nov. 13, 2018 Most Precious Blood 3959 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, 80210 1:00 PM

Thu., Nov. 15, 2018 Bishop Machebeuf HS 458 Uinta Way, Denver, 80230 11:00 AM

Tue., Dec. 4, 2018 All Souls 4951 South Pennsylvania St., Englewood, 80113 11:00 AM

Tue., Dec. 4, 2018 St. Mary’s Littleton 6833 South Prince Street, Littleton, 80120 1:00 PM

Thu., Dec. 6, 2018 Blessed Sacrament 1973 Elm Street, Denver, 80220 11:00 AM

Thu., Dec. 6, 2018 St. James 1250 Newport Street, Denver, 80220 1:00 PM

Tue., Jan. 15, 2019 Frassati Catholic Academy 3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd., Thornton, 80241 11:00 AM

Thu., Jan. 17, 2019 St. Rose of Lima 1345 West Dakota Avenue, Denver, 80223 11:00 AM

Tue., Jan. 29, 2019 Our Lady of Fatima 10530 West 20th Avenue, Lakewood, 80215 11:00 AM

Tue., Jan. 29, 2019 Notre Dame 2165 South Zenobia Street, Denver, 80219 1:00 PM

Tue., Feb. 5, 2019 Assumption 2341 East 78th Avenue, Denver, 80229 11:00 AM

Tue., Feb. 5, 2019 Holy Trinity 3050 West 76th Avenue, Westminster, 80030 1:00 PM

Thu., Feb. 7, 2019 St. Francis De Sales 235 South Sherman Street, Denver, 80209 11:00 AM

Tue., Feb. 12, 2019 Sts. Peter and Paul 3920 Pierce Street, Wheat Ridge, 80033 11:00 AM

Tue., Feb. 12, 2019 Shrine of St. Anne 7320 Grant Place, Arvada, 80002 1:00 PM

Tue., Feb. 19, 2019 St. Thomas More 7071 East Otero Avenue, Centennial, 80112 11:00 AM

Tue., Feb. 19, 2019 Our Lady of Loreto 18000 E. Arapahoe Road, Foxfield, 80016 1:00 PM

Tue., Mar. 5, 2019 Good Shepherd 620 Elizabeth Street, Denver, 80206 11:00 AM

Tue., Mar. 5, 2019 Christ the King 860 Elm Street, Denver, 80220 1:00 PM

Thu., Mar. 14, 2019 St. Catherine of Siena 4200 Federal Blvd., Denver, 80211 11:00 AM

Thu., Mar. 14, 2019 Guardian Angels 1843 West 52nd Avenue, Denver, 80221 1:00 PM

Tue., Mar. 19, 2019 St. Therese 1200 Kenton Street, Aurora, 80010 11:00 AM

Tue., Mar. 19, 2019 St. Pius X 13680 East 14th Place, Aurora, 80011 1:00 PM

About Seeds of Hope: The mission of Seeds of Hope is to cultivate minds and hearts for Christ by making a transformative Catholic education financially accessible to any family who seeks it. Seeds of Hope accomplishes it mission by providing tuition assistance to schools across the Archdiocese of Denver for families in need through fundraising activities. Seeds of Hope also partners with the Archdiocese of Denver’s Office of Catholic Schools on a Variable Tuition Program that helps calculate affordable tuition for families. Learn more about Seeds of Hope at www.seedsofhopedenver.org .

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Our Programs

At Seeds of Hope we focus on the whole health of the individual, and we see every day as an opportunity for learning and growth. A typical day consists of therapeutic horticulture or culinary, learning, exercise, arts and crafts, and social group activities. No matter the unique abilities of each individual, we design and integrate activities that can be enjoyed by everyone.

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A busy individual is a happier, healthier individual, and you can be both when you join our 21 & Older Program. In this program, you have the liberty to attend a single day of the week, or every day in a row.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays are reserved for learning, work, exercise, and socializing. Wednesdays and Thursdays are when we have our community outings, work, and recreational activities. Community Outings include swimming at the YMCA, workouts at the EAHS agility center, visiting community parks and nature reserves, and Matheson Memorial Library in Elkhorn, going out to lunch, shopping, and much more. These outing days could expand depending on needs and abilities of individuals.

We try to teach skills that give better opportunity for job placement. Seeds of Hope works with organizations to provide work opportunities, but allow clients still to be a part of their Seeds of Hope Community at certain times and days.

Contact us today at [email protected] to set up a tour and see what possibilities can work for you and your family! We look forward to hearing from you!

Transitional Programs

Seeds of Hope offers school districts the opportunity to be part of our community. Monthly opportunities are available to introduce your students to Seeds of Hope.

Our School Group Programs specialize in recognizing the gifts and talents of the individual. We work with students to build vocational, social, and community skills. Seeds Of Hope provides opportunities to school districts for their 18-22 year old students to prepare them for the future. Time frames range from one to four hour slots once a month. Students participate in horticulture, culinary, landscape, construction, and craft projects. This is a spectacular opportunity for students to learn what options are available for them after high school.

If you are interested, please reach out to us at: [email protected]

Community Outings

Baseball games, Movies, Swimming, Fishing, Zoos, Museum tours are all a part of our community outings. Contact us today if you are interested in learning more.

FARMERS MARKETS

Farmers Markets are a place that we provide purpose for those with developmental and other disabilities. Everyone helps in some way to prepare the products we supply at our roadside stand or farmers markets. Different individuals get opportunities to work at our farmers markets as well. We supply annuals, perennials, cut flowers, herbs, and vegetable plants at our farmers markets. On Tuesdays from 4-7, we are at Whitewater’s Market by the train depot, on Thursdays from 8-1, we are in Lake Geneva by Horticulture Hall, on Thursdays from 3-7, we are in Burlington by the Library, and on Fridays from 9-2, we are in Williams Bay by the Fire Station. We hope to see you there!

ROADSIDE STAND

Those with developmental and other disabilities are encouraged to be a part of our Roadside Stand. At our roadside stand, we sell what we produce. It could be annual baskets of flowers, granola, honey, fall mums, or many other things that we produce with the help of our participants at Seeds Of Hope. Our roadside stand sales help to support Seeds Of Hope, as well as create learning opportunities for individuals that have an interest in participating.

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Getting started at Seeds of Hope is quick and easy. We love hearing from new people and look forward to helping our community grow. Please include which programs you are interested in, as well as any other comments or notes below. We will respond right away!

Seeds of Hope

Seeds of Hope is a ministry of the Seton Shrine that specializes in hosting retreats and events for those who might not otherwise be able to attend due to challenging circumstances. Whether a participant is experiencing poverty, a profound sense of isolation, or is simply down on one’s luck, Seeds of Hope is here to help.

"Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's story gives me hope that anyone can heal." –Retreat Participant Tweet

Conducted in partnership with organizations and individuals who serve those on the margins of society, Seeds of Hope enables us to offer special retreat days at the Seton Shrine for those who could never otherwise attend. The very people who Mother Seton sought to serve—both before and after her conversion—are being offered a chance to experience all that the Seton Shrine offers.

Seeds of Hope retreats are customized to meet the unique needs of each group, and may include:

• -Tour of the Seton Shrine
• -Time for prayer and reflection in the Basilica and on the Shrine grounds
• -Food and fellowship
• -Time of sharing

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is a place of holy retreat and inspiration, where visitors by the thousands have their hearts lifted, their spirits renewed, and their faith strengthened.

As a place of prayer, pilgrimage and learning, the Shrine fulfills its mission through the liturgical, spiritual and reflective life of the Basilica, through the educational and inspirational exhibits and experiential programming which takes place in the Museum, and in buildings on the historic site that Mother Seton, her children, and her early religious community called home.

Ways We Can Help

Ways We Can Help:

-Contact us on our Prayer Line at 1-866-202-4934 to chat and pray with someone who cares about you.

-To see if your organization would benefit from a Seeds of Hope retreat contact Sarah Heil at [email protected] . Previous groups include homeless shelters, 12 step programs, and pregnancy homes.

“I’ve been on Seeds of Hope three or four times, and I keep coming back for the peace of the grounds and the nice people. You can be at ease when you’re here and not worry about the struggles of the day or what’s going on in the world.”

—Retreat Participant

Join the 200th Anniversary Capital Campaign

AS WE CELEBRATE THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY of Mother Seton’s entrance into eternal life, the Seton Shrine has a unique opportunity to reintroduce her to America. In these challenging times, people need her—and all that her Shrine represents—more than ever before. In this anniversary year, we are renewing our mission for the future—a bright future for the National Shrine of our beloved St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. To assure the promise of that future is fulfilled, the Sisters and the Shrine’s National Leaders Council are announcing a $7 million 200th Anniversary Capital Campaign.

Ways You Can Help

“Blessed a thousand, thousand times be God who governs all and will bring light out of darkness.”

—Mother Seton

Life can be hard these days, for all of us. So many are struggling. Inspired by Pope Francis’s call to ensure that Shrines are places of welcome for all—including those on the margins, who are suffering, rejected or without hope—the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine recently launched Seeds of Hope.

At each Seeds of Hope retreat, the most vulnerable among us have the opportunity to visit the Shrine where Mother Seton is entombed. Each retreat is almost entirely subsidized, with transportation, meals, and fees largely covered by the Seton Shrine and generous donors.

If you would like to volunteer by helping handicap visitors, serving meals, and more, please email Liz Origenes at [email protected] .

“In the Shrine, the doors are wide open to the sick,

the disabled, and above all, the poor, the marginalized,

refugees and migrants.”

— Pope Francis

Hello, we’re the Taylor family.

Erin will be serving as the lead planting pastor. she’s a visionary leader, dynamic communicator, and daughter of a church planter (and she was born in the pacific northwest)., erin and her husband, dan, are truly a team., dan is a gifted educator and people magnet and excels at creating serious fun..

Together they have four amazing kids

Mr. Personality and athlete

Full of life and witty

‘80s pop culture collector

Anna Kate, 7

Fearless and fun

Erin and Dan met while studying for full-time ministry at Anderson University (Anderson, IN) in the surprisingly romantic class of Biblical Greek.

After marrying (2003), Dan and Erin called Central Indiana home for the next 14 years. 

During this time, erin served 13 years as an associate pastor at church at the crossing , a large church of god congregation..

Over the years, Dan and Erin have answered the undeniable and faith-filled God question,

“Are you open to what I have for you?”

It is funny when you answer YES to a God question: your yes tends to open doors to larger God-sized visions than what you could hope or imagine.

This yes turned into god creating a family that includes adopted and biological children..

God asked if Erin and Dan were open to the family God had for them.

God asked if Dan was ready for a career change from the Residential Sales Industry.

This yes led Dan into the incredible ministry of being an award-winning public school teacher.

This yes led to their family moving to the central michigan town of alma, where erin has served as the lead pastor at alma church of god ..

God asked Erin if she was ready to become a lead pastor in early 2018.

In the fall of 2023, God asked again,

“Taylor family, are you open to what I have for you?”

The taylor family is all in. they are ready to fully invest in hillsboro through dan’s work in education and erin’s work as the lead pastor for the hillsboro project..

This most recent yes is what opened the door to conversations with the Restart Board for the Hillsboro Project.

God has affirmed and planted a passion in the taylor family to move and call hillsboro home..

Get some joy – tour a school!

Now that the thrills and excitement of the Advent and holiday season have passed (God Bless the UPS and USPS drivers we wore out via our online shopping!), the NFL playoffs trudge on with the Broncos as bystanders, car windows need scraping because of outside temperatures and a sense of the mundane creeps back into daily life, a good dose of joy is just a little harder to find.

Luckily, we have just the cure for those “back to normal” blues – come visit one of our Catholic schools!

We are so proud of our schools, they truly are building the kingdom of heaven. I could write thousands of words about how fantastic our schools are, but words can never replace the experience of stepping inside a school for yourself and feeling the joy of knowing you are standing in the midst of wonderful things happening for young people. You will have the chance to meet school leaders, ask questions and walk the facilities.

Do yourself a favor – sign up for a school tour with me and get some joy!

To reserve a spot on a tour, check the schedule below and email me at [email protected] to let me know which tour you would like to attend. Bring a friend! To provide the best access possible and not overwhelm the schools, we have a limited number of spaces on each tour.

School Tour Schedule (Click on school name for a Google map locator):

Monday, 1/29: 10 AM: Annunciation : Located near Denver’s RiNo district, just 1-1/2 blocks north of Bruce Randolph and N. Lafayette St. 1 PM: Sts. Peter and Paul : Located in Wheat Ridge, just north of 38 th Ave. and Pierce St.

Tuesday, 1/30 10 AM: Holy Trinity : Located in Westminster, just off Highway 36 and Federal Blvd. 1 PM: St. Thomas More : Located in Centennial near Denver Tech Center, just north of Quebec St. and County Line Rd.

Wednesday, 1/31 10 AM: Assumption : Located north of the Denver Metro area, just north of I-76 and York St. 1 PM: St. Rose of Lima : Located near downtown Denver, just southwest of I-25 and Alameda Ave.

Thursday, 2/1 10 AM: Our Lady of Fatima : Located in Lakewood, just west of Kipling and W. 20 th Ave. 1 PM:  Most Precious Blood: Located between downtown Denver and the DTC near Colorado Blvd. and Evans

Friday 2/2 10 AM: St. Pius X : Located in Aurora near I-225 and Colfax 1 PM:  St. Therese : Located in Aurora just east of Havana St. and E. 13 th Ave.

I look forward to seeing you on a tour!

(Note: Executive Director Jay Clark will periodically provide observations on what is happening with Seeds of Hope. Any thoughts – and typos – in this post are owned by him alone.)

Incorporated in November 2014, Seeds of Hope Wilson (SOHW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working in the neighborhood of Vick Elementary School.  SOHW partners with the school, Communities In Schools of Wilson County and various churches and groups to impact students, families and the community in a positive way.

Rooted in the Hand in Hand partnership Vick Elementary School has had for many years with Winstead United Methodist Church, Seeds of Hope Wilson is now positioned to not only continue helping with student initiatives but also work with the parents and community members through their new community center, Seeds of Hope House.

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City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

• Hop-on or hop-off at any of Moscow’s main highlights
• Views of Moscow from an open-top, double-decker bus
• Learn about the city with recorded commentary
• Visit Red Square, Alexander Gardens, and more
• Bus pass inclusions: 48 or 72 hour bus pass + walking tour
• Boat pass inclusions: 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Bus & Boat pass inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Vouchers valid for 12 months
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Location Name: The route begins at Red Square but you can board at any stop
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Red Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 25 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Most travelers can participate
• Green Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 120 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Orange Route (currently suspended) runs from 10:30am - 6:30pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 140 minutes. First stop - Museum of Cosmonautics
• Walking tour runs daily at 10:45am. Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes. Meeting point - Next to monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
• Boat tour operates 5th May - 20th October, from 11:30am - 6:30pm. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Zaryadye Park Pier.
• Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
• Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes.
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• DebbJ 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get oriented to Moscow We started our Moscow experience with the hop on hop off. It was a great way to get orientated to the city. The additional optional tours were also good, we did the Metro tour which I highly recommend, we also paid for the Kremlin tour. The hop on hop off has three different lines all included. Only fault was the bus was sometimes full and you had to wait for the next one which was about 15 minutes (in the cold). Read more Written January 6, 2020
• UmaDelhi 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 2 days are required Very very good audio guides- the voice quality was also good and also the anecdotes of history were brilliant. Russia is truly beautiful Read more Written September 1, 2019
• BeverleyT 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat trip - TERRIBLE We got on the bus, but couldn’t buy a 1 day ticket. They suggested we do the 1 hour boat trip and said they would drop us to the dock. 1) they dropped us in the wrong place 2) they were lost because of the marathon Then the boat, after we finally found it: 1) stinking fumes, actually gagging 2) no commentary, in fact, no interaction unless you begged 3) offered us 2 for 1 icecreams as they had melted and refrozen as the fridge gets turned off at night Honestly, we enjoyed the afternoon in the boat but spent all of it laughing at just how awful it was!!! The worst thing in Moscow! Read more Written August 18, 2019
• niruDurbs 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not the best value for the price The ticket is quite expensive and covers three different routes in a 24 hour period. The red route is quite exciting and takes about an hour. The bus comes every 10 to 15 minutes. However the other two routes take about two hours each and buses come every 30 to 40 minute period. If the bus is full then you have to wait at the stop for the next bus. So personally I feel that not much can be seen this way. I definitely was not impressed. However it must be noted that one can learn a lot about the history of Moscow Read more Written July 3, 2019
• IrishCueTravel 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles SLO Motion Not all their fault , but if you plan on trying this Attraction be patient! Traffic is a big problem first and foremost. But to add additional unnecessary delays; the bus stops at each site for 15 minutes at a time or More ! I gave up half way through ( 45 minutes) ; and walked back to the starting point in 10 minutes! Read more Written June 4, 2019
• michael g 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Worst hop on/hop off EVER Waited for 40 minutes in the cold rain for a bus that never came... unacceptable. Traffic is so bad that when on a bus the previos day it was barely moving. My advice-get a subway pass and a good travel guide book and do sightseeing on your own! Read more Written October 24, 2018
• Rebecca J 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Boat element was excellent We purchased a ticket online for the boat and bus for 2 days. The boat element was wonderful, we saw some amazing parts of Moscow along the river side. The bus element was very disappointing as it only started at 10am and was finished by 6:30pm. It was extremely warm when we were there and it would have been great to do the tour in the cool of the day. There was also no air conditioning in the down stairs part of the bus. They also turned away passengers at one of the stops as the bus was full and there was not another bus for 40 minutes. Read more Written September 26, 2018
• Monismith2014 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles it was very enjoyable it was very interesting seeing things we saw walking around from the bus. so much more to see. we had a lot better view of the attractions from the height of the bus.also the bus was reasonable slow which gave us time enough for photos. it stopped at sparrow hill for 10 minutes for picture taking Read more Written September 20, 2018
• fati666222 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles The best way to see Moscow We did both routes but if you have little time then only do the red route.Its very informative and it takes you to the important sights.The staff on the bus are very friendly and helpful. Read more Written August 20, 2018
• adolfo17 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles The worst hope-on hope-off service I've ever seen Diffiult to understand the route maps and stops. Staff wouldn't help either. Lengthy stops. No air conditioning. Read more Written August 4, 2018
• Peter F 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Two Routes There is a short red route which depending on the traffic takes about an hour. The route is generally around the Red Square area. The ear phones were small and sometimes the commentary did not link up with the sites you were seeing. The green bus takes you on a longer route and ours took two and a half hours due to the heavy traffic. I would not recommend this trip unless it is raining or you want to fill in time. The sights we saw were nothing outstanding with plenty of time at certain stops for photos. Also the driver stop for a bite to eat at one stop. Read more Written July 30, 2018
• Bernardo P 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat Trips Moscow, Russia Yesterday, I booked a boat trip with the GetYourGuide.com web page and was totally horrible, didn’t have audio guide as it shows on the picture-Nobody Talk-. The girl on the picture-light blue bag-ask for 100 Rubles for show her the QR Code while I had the Booking and PIN number cause she must see the vessel name-Didn’t say nothing and after she said board any vessel. I suggest take the trip and pay on site, avoid fake internet pages, there are many other services with a lot of entertainment, don’t take this ones. Read more Written July 14, 2018
• Kathrynowl91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good way to see some sites We usually do these tours when we travel. They get you round and you see the sight . The traffic is quite heavy so it is a bit slow but there is not a lot they can do about it. We only did the red route. Just a note people don’t queue here when the bus comes it’s a bit of a free for all. Read more Written July 13, 2018
• Daniyal91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Was Ok.! Started our tour of moscow from here, We had got the 2 Day Pass with the boat ride. The route and the map was good but not well managed. The bus didn't stop at many points. Were were unaware a couple of times at what point we were and missed them. Headphones and maps were provided. Would recommend one should check out the route map before going and decide which places to stop in advance, this way one can manage and enjoy the tour more and us it more effectively.! The boat ride was Ok, a little crowded. No guide provided, just a boat ride with restaurant service Read more Written July 12, 2018
• WilliamDyer 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor service on boat and too many waiting times on buses For the price, you should expect at minimum English speaking tour guides with decent experience, but at least in my case that did not happen both in buses and boats. And in the boat even tough we were 90% English speaking tourist at least, the tour guide spoke 95% of the time in Russia, and only 3 sentences in English, I really counted how many times she spoke in English. And at the end she asks us if we have any questions? Of course I told her I couldn’t ask her anything since I didn’t understand 95% of what she was saying. The boat tour is not worth it, just take the bus that would be my advice. Second minus is the waiting times, in the boat they made us wait an hour before it departed, and in many stops with the buses waiting times of 20-30 minutes. I actually think I lost that day around 2 hours doing nothing. Be careful. Read more Written July 10, 2018

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Hop On Hop Off in Moscow

City Sightseeing: Moscow Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

• The Bus Tour offers unlimited 360° panoramic views of main sights of Moscow.
• Access to audio-guide in 10 different languages which enables to know about Moscow’s history and traditions.
• The three-bus tour routes and 40+ stops around Moscow completes the trip. Draw an itinerary to explore the city on your own.
• There can be a boat tour and bus tour to enjoy panoramic views of Moskva River.
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted. (No need to print)
• 24 / 48-Hours Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
• Red Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Farsi
• Green Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic
• Orange Line Audio Guide : Russian English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
• Guided walking tour
• Boat Tour (If option selected)
• Red Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 60 Minutes, Frequency: 15 Minutes
• Green Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 120 Minutes, Frequency: 30 Minutes
• Orange Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:30 , Loop: 140 Minutes, Frequency: 30 Minutes

Wheelchair Access, Heating Please note that face masks must be worn on board the bus. Orange Route is temporarily suspended   

Operational Details: Walking Tour

• Daily at 10:45 a.m.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Meeting point: next to the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius (Kitay-Gorod metro station)

Capital River Boat Tour

• May - October: from 11:30am to 6:30pm (Subject to change)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Departure Point: Zaryadye Park Pier

No Cancellation Charges  up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date. 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date.

Hop On Hop Off Moscow Bus Tours

Moscow, the capital of Russia, is the largest and the most populous city in the country. Present on the banks of the Moskva river, this city serves as the cosmopolitan hub of the country. Carrying  871 year old rich history, this city has played an integral part of Russia’s development and therefore plays an integral role in all the aspect. Majority of the population of Russia lives in Moscow, and the city is responsible as the scientific, historical, political and architectural hub in the region. Moscow is a blend of the old and new Russian culture. The Kremlin complex in the center of the city holds the cultural and historical values of the city. Moscow was also the capital and most important part of the USSR and thus holds many gems throughout the city from that era. Not only that, but the city also brags of timeless elements from the Tsars and other rulers who ever ruled Russia. Moscow has been a hub of many social ideologies and home to popular poets and artists. When in Moscow don’t miss out The Moscow Kremlin, the colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral, the symbolic center of Russia as the Red Square and Lenin's Mausoleum, which also serves as the resting place of Vladimir Lenin and his body has been preserved there since 1924.

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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

Students get a ‘Jumpstart’ on their careers in Dallas

Uc blue ash students experience transformative travel on their path to lindner.

Students from Carl H. Lindner College of Business’ Jumpstart program — a pipeline between UC Blue Ash and the business college that provides students with additional support toward transitioning into a bachelor’s degree program — experienced a whirlwind visit to Dallas during spring break 2024.

The group of 12 students balanced a packed schedule of professional development and networking with cultural and tourist experiences. Sponsored by Deloitte, students connected with Lindner alumni and employer partners throughout the four-day trip.

Arun Murthy, BBA '95, (center) offered students advice on actions they can take now that will create positive impact for their futures.

Day one: Diving right in

Day one brought a visit to the Charles Schwab corporate campus where students met with Lindner alumnus  Arun Murthy , BBA ’95.

After a tour of the campus, students engaged in a Q&A session with Murthy to gain his insights on what they should be doing right now to prepare them for the next phase of their educational and career journeys. 

Murthy encouraged the young professionals to “keep your eyes open” and pay attention to what piques their interest. But Murthy’s greatest advice to students was to get involved and be open to meeting and getting to know new people.

After finishing their day with a visit to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for reflection and remembrance, and an evening in the Discovery District of Dallas for dinner and exploration, students looked to a second day packed with adventure. 

Day two: A non-stop adventure

I think one of the reasons that I probably succeeded in this type of environment was my ability to connect and the relationships that I made with the people I interviewed with. It wasn't just transactional. It's very relational in nature.

Kasey Beiting Campus recruiting specialist, Deloitte

Day two’s itinerary featured visits to the American Airlines corporate campus, Deloitte University and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, to learn about sales and sports marketing.

First on the list: American Airlines.

Led by Scott Mallory, a campus recruiter for the company, students toured the expansive headquarters asking questions along the way about everything from employee benefits to navigating career changes.

“One of the most significant lessons I learned was the unpredictability of your professional career,” said Manuel Chacon Molina, who is interested in studying international business upon transferring to Lindner. “Observing individuals like Scott Mallory at American Airlines, who began in human resources and progressed across various departments, has reinforced the notion that while academic foundations are crucial, practical experience is fundamental for professional growth.”

Jumpstart students enjoyed their tour of the American Airlines' corporate headquarters.

For Abybatou Diop, a first-year  Jumpstart  student interested in supply chains and international business, the experience was transformative.

“The American Airlines company tour profoundly changed my perspective on the business world, igniting a passion within me," Diop said. "This experience was life-altering, pushing me to think beyond my previous limits. I am forever grateful for the inspiration it has given.” 

Still in awe from their first tour of the day, students had even more in store as they headed to Deloitte University, the training grounds for all Deloitte employees.

Students were welcomed by a committee of Deloitte representatives, including several from Cincinnati who made the trip to Dallas to connect with the Jumpstart students. 

Jeff Suttle, director, client relations, led students on a facility tour and provided an overview of the purpose of Deloitte University and how it helps the organization to continuously grow and invest in its employees.

Students enjoyed lunch alongside company representatives Jim Sowar, managing partner, Kasey Beiting, campus recruiting specialist, and Zach Wall, audit senior manager. Afterward, Sowar, Beiting and Wall engaged with students in a more formalized Q&A session, providing advice for how to prepare for their future careers, identifying their ideal career path and challenges they may face along their journey.  

“In the first couple of years, I wasn't sure what my path to take, but it was really diving in and owning the fact that, if I'm going to be successful, I'm going to have to work hard, I'm going have to put my head down at times that I might not want to,” Wall told students. “But ultimately, that's the way to meeting that goal on that path.”

Deloitte representatives Kasey Beiting (left), campus recruiting specialist, Zach Wall (center), audit senior manager, and Jim Sower (right), managing partner, engaged in a Q&A session with students at Deloitte University.

As an active leader in the campus recruitment process for Deloitte, Beiting was able to offer the students an insider’s point of view on how to approach the interview process.

“I think one of the reasons that I probably succeeded in this type of environment was my ability to connect and the relationships that I made with the people I interviewed with,” said Beiting. “It wasn't just transactional. It's very relational in nature.”

With nearly 40 years of experience in the tax industry, and more than 20 years with Deloitte, Sowar hammered home this point for students.

“Is this candidate going to be able to not only maintain relationships but grow relationships and create new relationships that will lead to new business?” Sowar said of what Deloitte is looking for in its employees. “And that gets into what kind of personal skills do you have? Can you carry out a conversation? Are you asking interesting questions? How do you interact with people in a group setting and so forth? We do notice those things, and I think they really stand up.”  

The themes of leadership and relationships expressed by Wall, Beiting and Sowar resonated heavily with students as they thought about their own career trajectories.

“Deloitte's emphasis on nurturing leadership qualities and continuous improvement resonated deeply with me,” said Chacon Molina. “The immersive experience at Deloitte University, allied to a rigorous training program, helps individuals not just with job-specific skills but also with the mindset and capabilities to lead effectively.”

Students took in city views at the Reunion Tower Observation Deck.

Students’ attention then turned to a more light-hearted adventure: a tour of AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. But, before the fun began, the group stopped to connect with Bohn Crain, account executive with the AT&T Stadium sales team.

Crain’s energy and passion for his career path radiated over the students as they took in his message and holy grail advice: network, network, network.

Crain discussed his mission to meet one new person per day and encouraged students to take on the same challenge, as you never know where that connection may lead. Students were able to put this advice into immediate use as they connected with members of the Lindner Career Services team over dinner at Kitchen & Kocktails, a Black-owned business in the heart of Dallas.

Day three: Making connections

The final day of the trip allowed students to continue bonding with one another as they explored all Dallas has to offer, including the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Reunion Tower Observation Deck. Through these experiences, students were able to form new bonds and identify new ways that they may support each other into the future, both personally and professionally.

“I thought Dallas was a great experience for the students. They were able to see what their futures could look like, the places that their degree could take them,” said Abbey Wulf, academic adviser to the Jumpstart program. “It was rewarding to see them engaging with different companies and asking them questions. I think they also bonded with one another over this experience and their time together. I personally hope that the bonds created during this trip remain. That they now have people they can lean on at UC Blue Ash and in Lindner once they transition and after graduation.”

Lasting impact and looking forward 

The idea behind the Jumpstart program is to plant seeds and watch them grow. By encouraging our students to constantly show up and just do it, no matter how hard it is — a course, a test, a project — we help to push them further so they can thrive.

Arielle Betts Program coordinator, Office of Inclusive Excellence

Top of mind for both students and employers throughout the company visits: diversity, a topic near and dear to many Jumpstart participants’ experiences.

“The most important thing that I learned from our experience in Dallas was how much businesses are in search of diversity and how important it is for them to have as much diversity as possible. Diversity can help them reach their highest peak of success,” said marketing major Cris Mejia-Sanchez.

According to Arielle Betts , the program coordinator behind Jumpstart from Lindner’s Office of Inclusive Excellence , this experience represents another cornerstone of the foundation of the program and what she hopes to achieve with it.

“The idea behind the Jumpstart program is to plant seeds and watch them grow," Betts said. "By encouraging our students to constantly show up and just do it, no matter how hard it is — a course, a test, a project — we help to push them further so they can thrive.”

Featured image at top: Jumpstart students pose with company representatives from Deloitte at the Deloitte University campus. Photos/Haley Fite.

Building a pipeline from UC Blue Ash to Lindner

The University of Cincinnati Jumpstart program helps students enrolled in the UC Blue Ash Pre-Business Administration program transition into the Bachelor in Business Administration program at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business . This program builds students’confidence as they transition to UC’s Clifton Campus through a variety of resources, including academic support, staff guidance, informative and impactful workshops, and opportunities to connect with other students and build community.

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