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...]
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...]
“You Never Retire From Ministry”—Joe Gavaldon’s Reflection on His Work at Ciudad Nueva
At Ciudad Nueva, we have seen God accomplish his work through the ministry of our beloved Family Outreach Director, Joe Gavaldon. He retired from his role here at our agency, but we know that God’s work through him is just beginning. God’s Calling In 2009, Joe first felt God’s calling on his life to work in ministry. He worked with Young Life, a community ministry that guides young people to know Christ. While it was hard for him to leave, he felt God’s hand guiding him to work with students full-time. He trusted that the door would open to a new opportunity, and it came! Sami, our … [Read more...]
Learning Pods Bring New Life to Remote Learning for Ciudad Nueva’s Students
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our city. As El Paso transforms to keep its people safe and healthy, our students’ school experience this fall is new, and may feel uncertain to some. Ciudad Nueva is approaching the uncertainties of this time with faithful devotion and fresh resources for our students. El Paso parents are looking for ways to help their students thrive and find encouragement in their remote learning. Families across the city are embracing online school to prevent the spread of coronavirus and keep their students healthy. While learning from home keeps students safe, the … [Read more...]
