by Christi | Mar 14, 2016 | Life at the Academy, Mission and Values, Stories
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” Matthew...
by Christi | Dec 10, 2015 | Join Us, Mission and Values, Partners, Stories, What's Next
Hi Everyone. On December 3, I posted the below video to my personal Facebook page with the following description: “Hello world. It’s time to get real. Here is my honest, ‘unedited’ thank you. My vulnerable confession of what starting/leading...
by Christi | Dec 10, 2015 | Join Us, Mission and Values, Partners, Stories, What's Next
Hi Everyone. On December 3, I posted the below video to my personal Facebook page with the following description: “Hello world. It’s time to get real. Here is my honest, ‘unedited’ thank you. My vulnerable confession of what starting/leading...
by Christi | Sep 8, 2015 | Child Sponsorship, Life at the Academy, Mission and Values, Stories
Last week, our students returned for the final term of their first year at Canopy Life Academy (the Kenyan school year runs from January – December). It has been a joy to watch our inaugural 4th grade students grow these past 8 months. I sat down with Christi, Canopy...
by ADMIN | Mar 10, 2015 | General Info, Mission and Values, Stories, Trips
Last Fall, I had the opportunity to spend a day with the Kenyan nationals who traveled as mentors and teachers to the Daraja Children’s Choir during their time in the United States. By the end of the day, my cheeks hurt from smiling so much. They patiently listened to...
by ADMIN | Oct 21, 2014 | Child Sponsorship, Mission and Values
It’s ACTober here at Canopy Life, and one of the ACTions we are celebrating is Child Sponsorship. When our first class begins in January, the fifteen children attending the school will have 60 Sponsors cheering them on! This group will be comprised of families with...