La Paz Global | Strolling Firethorne

Nonprofit founded 2007 supporting scholarships at La Paz Community School in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. 96 current recipients and 36 graduates, all of whom earned diplomas. Charlotte fundraiser Let's Rock raised more than $22,000 in 2026.

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La Paz Global: Education Linking Charlotte and Costa Rica

Stroll Firethorne·August 7, 2026

La Paz Global connects Charlotte and coastal Costa Rica through education. Its Charlotte-based Let's Rock benefit raised more than $22,000 this year for a scholarship program whose graduates have a 100% diploma rate.

Stroll Firethorne Turns One With Its August Issue

Nell Thomas·August 1, 2026

The August 2026 edition of Stroll Firethorne is out and free to read online, marking one year of the magazine. Inside: the Barthel family cover story, Precious Pet Jacob the Pug, the Publishers' Note, La Paz Global, and the full PDF download.

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La Paz Global: Charlotte to Costa Rica Through Education

Strolling Ballantyne·August 4, 2026

La Paz Global connects Charlotte and coastal Costa Rica through education. Its Charlotte-based Let's Rock benefit raised more than $22,000 this year for a scholarship program whose graduates have a 100% diploma rate.

Stroll Ballantyne August 2026 Issue, Free Online

Strolling Ballantyne·August 1, 2026

The August 2026 edition of Stroll Ballantyne Country Club is out and free to read online. Inside: the Pink Bow Campaign cover story, Precious Pets Bruno and Benji, La Paz Global, Stroll Into Wellness, Coffee with a Cop, and the full PDF download.