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...]
Though this Summer is Different for Everyone, Ciudad Nueva Still has Summer Activities for 2020
The current circumstances in 2020 have created a vastly different summer experience than we’re used to, but Ciudad Nueva remains committed to providing fun, safe, and relationship-building experiences that keep our kids and youth excited and engaged. Though we would usually provide summer camps and movie nights, the spread of COVID-19 has forced us to take a creative approach in offering summer activities that keep kids safe from exposure while still promoting healthy play and relational bonding. Here is a list of our current on-going summer activities: Elementary: Tamy … [Read more...]
After 16 Years of Service, the Role of Executive Director is Transitioning From Sami DiPasquale to Bethany Rivera Molinar
It’s no secret that we love our team. We are incredibly honored by each and every one of our hardworking staff members who tirelessly serve and support our community, our team, and the vision of Ciudad Nueva. We are a family united by purpose, faith, and love. One of our most beloved family and staff members, Sami DiPasquale, is stepping down as Ciudad Nueva’s Executive Director and transitioning leadership to Bethany Rivera Molinar, our current Operations Director, to succeed him in the role. The passions that have ignited this exciting transition Though … [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...]
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...]
