Ciudad Nueva strives to create and maintain programs that highlight the existing assets of the community members in the Rio Grande neighborhood. Those assets include resources, skills, experiences, and simply living in the community. Although the median household income for families in this area is $21,574, one significant asset that many individuals in the community have is the skill of entrepreneurship. They often sell goods or provide services as a way to generate needed income, but without certain financial assets or knowledge on how to leverage or grow their services as a small business, … [Read more...]
A Catalyst for Future Success for High School Students
In 2015, Ciudad Nueva’s Catalyst program for high school students was created in response to seeing students from Launch Pad approaching high school and grappling with the thought of what to do after high school graduation. High school students at Ciudad Nueva who participate in the program receive skills training, learn about career options from guest speakers and set goals with an action plan to achieve them. Students receive a small stipend for participating in the program and are paid based on if they arrive on time, dress professionally, and participate in the classes. The goal of the … [Read more...]
Community Partner Spotlight: NovoTex Mayoreo & Black Fridays Daily Discount Store Faithfully Supports the Mission of Ciudad Nueva
Ciudad Nueva relies on faithful community partners for support, and we are thankful to have had that opportunity with NovoTex Mayoreo and Black Fridays Daily Discount Store for the last several years. Not only have NovoTex Mayoreo and Black Fridays Daily Discount Store been serving the El Paso community for some time as a wholesale clothing, shoe, and houseware distributor, they have also been dedicated partners with Ciudad Nueva. How The Partnership Started David and Jen Kaufmann are the owners of NovoTex Mayoreo and Black Fridays Daily Discount Store and their partnership … [Read more...]
The Church of St. Clement and Ciudad Nueva: Celebrating a Partnership of Joy and Giving
Foundations of Giving For over seventeen years The Church of St. Clement has been cultivating community spirit and fellowship through the ministry of Ciudad Nueva. Together, they have designed programs to reach out to the children and families of the Rio Grande district of downtown El Paso. What started out as a small idea with a big goal has grown to a fully developed program that fosters the spirit of loving the community and giving back to it. Dr. Tom Beeman, a former military nurse and nursing professor at UTEP, found a place in Ciudad Nueva. As a member of The Church of St. … [Read more...]
Program Alumni Denisse Carries on the Mission of Community Service
At Ciudad Nueva, we are always pleased to hear from the students who’ve graduated from our programs. We are honored to hear that our programs have influenced the lives of these young people as they go on to make a difference in their communities. In an alumni testimony with Denisse, she shared how her experience at Ciudad Nueva changed the course of her goals and education. What Brought You To Ciudad Nueva? Denisse began attending our elementary school program, Launch Pad, when a family friend recommended it to her mom as a great resource for single moms who need assistance with … [Read more...]
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