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...]
Here’s How Our Community Art Program Is Bringing Joy to El Paso
At the end of a hall in the Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, a small table was laid out with three-inch square sheets of brightly colored paper, wire, and scissors. As curious individuals walked by, we offered them the opportunity to work on an art project while they waited for legal counsel. Some people were not sure what to make of being invited to do an art project while they were waiting to be seen, but others jumped right in. Soon many people were creating vibrant paper flowers and sharing stories from their lives. Some shared the circumstances that had led them … [Read more...]
Empowering Leaders Through Border Fellows
“I have greatly enjoyed connecting to the community and understanding the role of Ciudad Nueva in the greater context of El Paso as a borderland city,” shared Sophie Wozniak, a current Border Fellow. Sophie is one of several recent college graduates participating in the Border Fellows program to learn the ins and outs of what it means to live, serve, and lead in a border community. Here at Ciudad Nueva, a key part of our mission is equipping leaders who will help carry on God’s work in our neighborhoods to help communities thrive. In addition to mentoring and empowering local youth, … [Read more...]
Hearts for Service: Two Border Fellows Share Their Experience
Each year, we welcome recent college graduates to work with us through our Border Fellows program. This 10-month leadership development program offers these graduates an opportunity to serve and learn as they transition out of college and prepare for their future calling. They work alongside our team while serving the community to deepen their understanding of service, justice, and reconciliation. Hear from two fellows who are in the middle of their time with us and what they’re learning along the way. From College to Calling “I have learned so much about working in a nonprofit … [Read more...]
Celebrating Our Quinceañera!
Celebrating 15 years and looking forward to the future Thank you to everyone who came out to our quinceañera fundraiser on November 14, 2019. Over 250 people joined us in celebrating Ciudad Nueva’s 15th anniversary and in looking ahead to our future. We raised over $100,000 for our continued ministry in the Rio Grande District. The fundraiser event featured Mexican cuisine, dancing, and a special word from our founder, Cliff Warner, and his wife, Christine Warner. We also honored our two longest-serving volunteers, Margaret Meyer and Tom Beeman. Four ways to support us during our … [Read more...]
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