At Ciudad Nueva, we love to engage with the children and youth in our programs. It gives us abundant joy and satisfaction to watch these young people grow into kind, impactful, and successful young adults. Program alumni share that our programming made a difference in their lives and have continued to stay connected through the friendships they made here. This month’s alumni testimony with Marshall shows how equipping tomorrow’s leaders begins with community engagement and relationship building. Marshall entered our Launch Pad program soon after it began; he was in the second group of kids … [Read more...]
Community Serving Community — Youth Program Graduate Shares How Ciudad Nueva Impacted Her Through Relationships
Year after year, we have the privilege of walking alongside young people who shape and light up our community. But what happens when they graduate from Ciudad Nueva’s programs? The kids in our programs inspire us and go on to become leaders in our community. Vero, one of our program graduates, shares how Ciudad Nueva impacted her during a crucial time in her life. Vero joined Ciudad Nueva’s Kids Create program at age 11 and continued participating throughout her middle and high school years. After graduating, she joined our staff team, empowering neighborhood youth. She remains in contact … [Read more...]
Maria Guzman Is Giving Back To Her Community Through Informed Practice And Compassion
Maria Guzman is one of the compassionate and relational Community Connectors who serve on our team. She is from our community and has raised her children in the area with her loving husband. Having grown and watched her children grow up in our unique and dynamic region, Maria has a particular passion for her neighbors. Although she’s only been with Ciudad Nueva for nine months, Maria is already making a big impact on our community and is stepping up as a connection professional. She brings with her experience and knowledge from growing up locally that has added tremendous value to our … [Read more...]
Ciudad Nueva’s Adventure Camps Will Equip Tomorrow’s Leaders. Here’s the Details!
Ciudad Nueva’s summer camps and activities are right around the corner! Our summer programming is powered by generous giving and energized fundraisers. Throughout the spring, our community came together to fundraise and prepare for camp. Thanks to a delicious enchilada fundraiser and a clothing and household goods sale hosted by our community partner NovoTex Mayoreo, we have come closer to reaching our goal of raising $30,000. Summer programming is made possible by the generous donors and neighbors who believe in the important work we do. Our supporters know that our summer programs, camps and … [Read more...]
Alma Martinez Shares How Ciudad Nueva’s Food Co-Op Feeds Body, Mind, and Spirit
At the heart of Ciudad Nueva is our passion to be a place where the community serves the community. One place where this passion is lived out is through our Food Co-Op, which is led by our own Alma Martinez. Alma radiates warmth and compassion and has steered our program through a pandemic, demonstrating the steadfast care of a servant’s heart. Alma came to Ciudad Nueva three years ago. Her nephew had been enrolled in our youth program. She had heard that it was a safe place for kids to develop healthy relationships and get dependable guidance on life and enrolled her children as well. … [Read more...]
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