Our Vision
A’KALA means children in the Kaqchikel Mayan Language. A’KALA Family Foundation focuses on children and families who are ignored by society. A’KALA supplies the necessities of life in order to restore dignity to the families we serve.
Each child has access to:
Sustainable food
Education
Clothing
Shelter
Each month, children sponsored by A’KALA receive a basket of food along with school supplies, hygiene items, household necessities, clothing, shoes, and “ALWAYS LOVE”!
Julie Cink
President
Julie Cink is a retired school business official and the co-founder of A’KALA Family Foundation. She currently is serving as the President of A’KALA.
Mallory Raymond
Vice President
Mallory began her adventures in San Lucas Toliman in 2016. She first went as a translator, and soon developed a love for the people and country of Guatemala.
Jessica Cink
Treasurer
Jessica first became involved in A’KALA in 2022 when she started sponsoring a child. She made her first - and what she thought would be her only - trip to San Lucas in 2023 to meet her sponsor child.
Ryan Kaczmarek
Director of Construction
Ryan has been going to Guatemala since 2010 and has over 20 years of construction experience. Because of his true love for the people of San Lucas and his willingness to serve others and continue Fr. Gregs vision he answered the call to serve on the A’KALA Board of Directors.
Deacon David Penton
Spiritual Director
Deacon David is a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Sioux City, IA. He was ordained in May of 2018. He currently serves as the Coordinator of Formation for the Office of the Permanent Diaconate and is assigned to Divine Mercy Parish in Kossuth County and West Bend, IA.
Alan G. Tellers
Director
Alan G. Tellers is a retired banker and financial advisor. He has always had a spot in his heart for the underserved populations in developing nations.
Sandra Teresa Lec Ajcot
Family Sponsorship Manager
Sandra Teresa Lec Ajcot is from from San Lucas Toliman and is a mother to 5 children. Both of her parents fought very hard during the Guatemalan civil war, to fight for the people of San Lucas.
Marcos Galindo
Program Manager
Marcos Galindo is married to Rossy and together they have one child, Marli. He works two jobs and you will see him out and about the city of San Lucas driving a Tuk Tuk to provide for his family.