San Jose
Guatemala
About San Jose
The community of San Jose gets its name from Jose (Joseph) of Nazareth, the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus of Nazareth. The full name of the community is San Jose – Choatalum but is often referred to as San Jose. Choatalum is a type of tree that grows very tall. There is a choatalum tree located in the center of this community.
The majority of community members work in agriculture particularly cultivating coffee and fruit trees. Commerce is more developed and masonry is popular, with many very skilled masons in the area.
The production of artisanal honey is becoming popular and adds diversity to the market. There is not an organized church in San Jose but they do have 2 prayer houses in the community.
San Jose has partnered with 410 Bridge since 2020.
Their Community Goals
- Education Supplies and Training to Help Their Children
- Continued Leadership Council Training on How To Best Serve Their People
- Savings Groups Expansion For Continued Economic Development
- Health Clinic Equipment
Where is San Jose located?
The hamlet of San Jose, village of Choatalum in the municipality of San Martín Jilotepeque, department of Chimaltenango located in the central region of Guatemala.
Sponsor the Community of San Jose
When you sponsor the San Jose community through 410 Bridge, you support programs and projects that allow the people to fix their own unique set of barriers. Every chance we get, we want to empower and lift up people to recognize that God has given them giftings and skills to move their communities forward to a better and more self-sustaining place.
Sponsoring the San Jose community, whether for $18, $23, $35, or more a month, allows for this to happen.
Stories from San Jose
A Heartfelt Reflection on Our Trips Summit
This February, a team of staff members from Guatemala, the United States, and the Dominican Republic gathered for a memorable Trips Summit. Our mission? To prepare the Dominican Republic to host mission teams, grow stronger as a unified team, and brainstorm ways to make each mission trip a truly transformational experience—for both the communities we serve and the teams that visit.
Reflections and Hope for 2025 in Guatemala
Over the course of more than forty missionary trips in Guatemala, we shared God’s Word and experienced deeply emotional moments where His presence was undeniable. The hearts of missionary groups, community leaders, translators, and even our team were touched as we worked together to uplift these communities. It has truly been a year of transformation.
Learning about our new community: San José
Our three newest community partnerships come to you from the San Martin region of Guatemala. One of these newest communities is called San José. San
