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We want to thank you for joining us on this journey. We hope you have been inspired by these stories of what God…

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It is also the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Jean Vanier says that “celebration is first and foremost a song of gratitude, a thanksgiving.  We are not alone.  We…

In the short time that I have worked here at Vista Hermosa, I have been inspired by the resiliency of our partners to show up and be present to one another.

The next step in this journey to listen to and accompany immigrants is the creation of a new position at the trust, Immigration Outreach Manager. Ivone Guillen joined the team this month in that role.

By celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 – Oct 15) we are honoring our Latinx neighbors who share a rich and beautiful heritage. Our community benefits from this heritage and its special gifts of family, community, faith, honor, and service.

During the winter of 2020, NELA was a busy hive buzzing with activity, purpose, and plans. School was school, as it had always been in our small community, and no one could have imagined what was coming. From one day to the next, everything changed.

Some people’s health is greatly affected by foods and they live with dietary restrictions, such as not being able to tolerate gluten or dairy products. Serving in a way that shows those folks they are seen, heard, and loved has become a special passion for Cristy and she developed a gluten free cookie and is now trying out other recipes.

This pandemic reminds me of tough times when I was young.  As seasonal employees, work was not always easy to…