We love growing relationships — it's how we learn about new ministry opportunities and partnerships in our community. Most importantly, we get the honor of knowing and loving the giving people around us. With Spring just around the corner, Ciudad Nueva’s community Community Advisory Board has re-launched! Facilitated by our Community Connectors, Our Community Advisory Board meets once a month and is made up of neighborhood parents, seniors, teens--people who love our neighborhood! The Community Advisory Board enables community members to serve each other by sharing their assets and working … [Read more...]
Trims and Trust – Keisha Branch is Making a Difference in El Paso and Beyond
At Ciudad Nueva, our team is full of compassionate, understanding people. Keisha Branch, our High School Coordinator, displays a perfect example of the warmth and care we feel for our community. Keisha left her hometown in Virginia to join our Border Fellows program in 2016, after completing a study abroad program at a youth refugee center in Ireland. She became the first in her family to graduate from college, as well as the first to venture from her family’s home. Through her experiences in both of these programs, she developed a passion for connecting with and fostering a … [Read more...]
Serving Each Other – How Ciudad Nueva Balanced Safety and Ministry in 2020
Community involvement is part of the strong, meaningful foundation Ciudad Nueva is built on. We are passionate about human connection. Seeing our neighbors volunteer and serve each other fills us with joy. Throughout the last year, creating a safe co-op has been especially challenging. We love seeing our community members face to face. COVID-19 forced us to change how we interact with our community. For the safety of our neighbors and staff, our team put their heads together to work out the best way to continue our ministry and partnerships while maintaining social distance. … [Read more...]
