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...]
Community Serving Community — Youth Program Graduate Shares How Ciudad Nueva Impacted Her Through Relationships
Year after year, we have the privilege of walking alongside young people who shape and light up our community. But what happens when they graduate from Ciudad Nueva’s programs? The kids in our programs inspire us and go on to become leaders in our community. Vero, one of our program graduates, shares how Ciudad Nueva impacted her during a crucial time in her life. Vero joined Ciudad Nueva’s Kids Create program at age 11 and continued participating throughout her middle and high school years. After graduating, she joined our staff team, empowering neighborhood youth. She remains in contact … [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...]
How Ciudad Nueva’s Community Connectors are Helping Us Connect With Our Neighbors Both One-on-One and Through Our Community Advisory Board
We love growing relationships — it's how we learn about new ministry opportunities and partnerships in our community. Most importantly, we get the honor of knowing and loving the giving people around us. With Spring just around the corner, Ciudad Nueva’s community Community Advisory Board has re-launched! Facilitated by our Community Connectors, Our Community Advisory Board meets once a month and is made up of neighborhood parents, seniors, teens--people who love our neighborhood! The Community Advisory Board enables community members to serve each other by sharing their assets and working … [Read more...]
Serving Each Other – How Ciudad Nueva Balanced Safety and Ministry in 2020
Community involvement is part of the strong, meaningful foundation Ciudad Nueva is built on. We are passionate about human connection. Seeing our neighbors volunteer and serve each other fills us with joy. Throughout the last year, creating a safe co-op has been especially challenging. We love seeing our community members face to face. COVID-19 forced us to change how we interact with our community. For the safety of our neighbors and staff, our team put their heads together to work out the best way to continue our ministry and partnerships while maintaining social distance. … [Read more...]
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