This unprecedented time has been remarkably difficult for everyone; the hardest effect has been the inability to build relationships in-person like we love to do. But this time has also presented amazing opportunities for growth and innovative community outreach, and we’re determined to do all we can for our community, no matter what circumstances arise. Since we’ve adjusted our community programs for COVID-19 over the last few months, we’ve come to recognize what support is most beneficial for the growing needs of our community. It’s because of the incredible people that … [Read more...]
Ciudad Nueva’s Team, Volunteers, and Community Have Continued To Step Up During COVID-19
These months have been incredibly hard on everyone. Though we were willing to do what was necessary to protect our staff, volunteers, and community members, it was incredibly hard to close our doors and adjust our youth programs to be in compliance with the regulations set for COVID-19. Now that we’ve pushed through the last three months of adjusted programs, we wanted to take the time to thank our amazing team, volunteers, and community members who have stepped up to continue our community outreach efforts in the following ways. Staying Connected: “At the beginning of the … [Read more...]
Ways You Can Help Support Our Mission During COVID-19
At Ciudad Nueva, we’ve been working hard to keep our youth programs running to the best of our ability, despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19. With many of our events and in-person activities canceled to support physical distancing, we’re working to find fresh ways to connect with students in our community wherever possible. In fact, our mission is more important than ever in this season, and we couldn’t continue our work without our incredible staff, volunteers, and supporters. As students navigate what it means to do school from home, our mentors and volunteers have strived to support … [Read more...]
How Ciudad Nueva’s Youth Programs Are Adapting to the Impact of COVID-19
Like many organizations and nonprofits, Ciudad Nueva has felt the incredible impact of COVID-19, in our youth programs, across our team, and with the people we serve. Based on “stay at home” orders and government recommendations, we’ve canceled some events and adjusted our youth programs to move online where possible. Yet in spite of these challenges, we are working together to adapt and continue our mission to serve the El Paso community. Serving Students Online We’ve moved many of our youth programs online so we can continue to assist students through after-school programs and … [Read more...]
Get to Know Claudia, Director of Esperanza Nueva Immigration Legal Services Program
The entire staff at Ciudad Nueva are committed to their community and highly invested in their work. Our team is truly what makes Ciudad Nueva thrive. This month we wanted to shine a light on Claudia Chavez, our Immigration Legal Services Director. A passion for people An El Paso native, Claudia combines her passion for helping people in vulnerable situations and her passion for art to provide life-impacting services for families. As an adult, she moved to San Antonio, Texas, where she got her BA in Psychology and a Minor in Art. During her time in university, she was involved … [Read more...]
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