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...]
Our Team Pays Tribute to Joe Gavaldon, a Long-Time Volunteer, as He Retires
Our team of volunteers and staff is what makes Ciudad Nueva great. We have a special love for our staff, who dedicate their time, work, and prayers to continue our mission in the El Paso community. In August this year, we had to say goodbye to a staff member that’s very dear to us. In this tribute to Joe Gavaldon, we reflected on his selfless service and meaningful ministry. Several members of our staff shared memories they made with Joe over the years. He touched many lives through his time at Ciudad Nueva and spent countless hours being our handyman, supply stocker, and mentor. When … [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...]
How Ciudad Nueva’s Youth Programs Are Adapting to the Impact of COVID-19
Like many organizations and nonprofits, Ciudad Nueva has felt the incredible impact of COVID-19, in our youth programs, across our team, and with the people we serve. Based on “stay at home” orders and government recommendations, we’ve canceled some events and adjusted our youth programs to move online where possible. Yet in spite of these challenges, we are working together to adapt and continue our mission to serve the El Paso community. Serving Students Online We’ve moved many of our youth programs online so we can continue to assist students through after-school programs and … [Read more...]
Life-Long Lessons on the Field
Neighborhood soccer team grows deep roots and provides a long-lasting impact About ten years ago, Sami DiPasquale, our executive director, spent an evening kicking around a soccer ball with some of the neighborhood elementary school kids at the St. Clement’s gym. They had such a great time, they decided to meet again the next week. Well, news gets around fast, especially when a good game of soccer is involved, and pretty soon Sami and 20 kids were meeting every week to play a pick-up game. None of them could have foreseen the future impact that this humble beginning would have on so many … [Read more...]
