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...]
Send Our Kids To Camp: Enchilada Fundraiser Will Help Equip Tomorrow’s Leaders
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for our annual enchilada fundraiser! We invite you to join to enjoy some homemade enchiladas with the fixings made by Ciudad Nueva parents, kids, and other community members! Why Summer Camp? Ciudad Nueva’s summer camp is a highlight every year. It’s a time when our staff and students can grow and connect while learning how to serve each other. At camp, our staff and volunteers have been blessed to witness the kids take on new challenges and walk toward deeper relationships. At camp, we work hard to equip tomorrow’s … [Read more...]
Volunteer Highlight: Here’s How Mr. Gary’s Current Events Prepared Our Kids for COVID-19
Young students in our community have been faced with a lot of change and uncertainty this year. We want our youth to be informed about the many important events that have happened in recent months. Most importantly, kids need to learn about how these events will impact them, how they can protect themselves, and how they can really make a difference. Enter Mr. Gary’s Current Events class, right here at Ciudad Nueva! Mr. Gary is on a mission to provide our local 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students a place to openly discuss and get practical information about the current events of the world … [Read more...]
How Soccer Is Helping Deepen Community in the Rio Grande Neighborhood
Soccer has deep roots at Ciudad Nueva Youth-serving organizations have long known that soccer is an excellent tool for connecting with kids and teaching them important life lessons. Christian organizations are no exception, with many churches and faith-based nonprofits sponsoring youth sports leagues as a way to help introduce kids and their families to the life-changing person of Jesus. It’s no surprise, then, that a youth soccer team comprised of middle school kids from Ciudad Nueva would form shortly after the organization’s founding in 2004. Tom Beeman, a Ciudad Nueva volunteer for … [Read more...]
