The Hightower and Kloos Legacy Fund was created to honor the lives and contributions of Molly Hightower, Ryan Kloos, and Erin Kloos. Each year, this endowment supports volunteers who dedicate themselves to serving children and communities in NPH/NPFS homes across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Award Year: 2025
Location: NPH Guatemala
Matthew Prill is currently serving as an NPH volunteer social worker in Guatemala. Matthew has a deep passion for cultural exchange, human connection, and storytelling. His journey began with a trip to Nicaragua at age 17, sparking a lifelong dedication to Latin America and the Spanish language. He later served as an English teacher in Tankarpata, Peru, and as a case manager with La Puente in rural Colorado, gaining hands-on experience in community-based social work. Currently serving at NPH Guatemala, Matthew brings empathy, insight, and lived experience to his work with children and families. He plans to continue his commitment to elevating human stories by pursuing a dual-degree in Bilingual Journalism and Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona.
Award Year: 2012
Location: NPH/NPFS Haiti
Location: St. Luke Foundation in Haiti
Award Year: 2013
Location: NPH/NPFS home, St. Helene
Award Year: 2014
Location: St. Damien Pediatric Hospital
Award Year: 2017
Location: NPH Mexico
Award Year: 2018
Award Year: 2019
Location: NPH Honduras
Location: NPH Bolivia
Award Year: 2022
Award Year: 2023
Award Year: 2024
The Hightower and Kloos Legacy Fund was created to honor Molly Hightower, Ryan Kloos, and Erin Kloos, and support volunteers who dedicate their time and hearts to serving children in NPH/NPFS homes. Learn how this fund empowers selfless volunteers to continue their life-changing work, and how you can help sustain their impact.
Every gift, big or small, provides the essentials children need to grow, learn, and flourish. Your support doesn’t just help them survive—it helps them reach their full potential.