Project Transformation Volunteers Visit La Posada

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Project Transformation Volunteers Visit La Posada

Ten college students participated in Project Transformation, a ministry of the Rio Texas Conference United Methodist Church. Though the group left from San Antonio, the volunteers were from various parts of Texas as well as other southern states. The young men and women volunteered the morning of July 13 at La Posada Providencia. They were

Meet The Rives & The Tampkes

Molly Tamkpe of Denton, Texas, spends her 4th of July with the children of La Posada Providencia. Cynthia Rives & Sister Margaret Dale Tampke & Charles Rives Two couples from Denton, Texas, gave the clients at La Posada Providencia a 4th of July celebration they will never forget! Cynthia and Charles Rives as well as

Oh, Happy Day! La Posada Providencia Client To Receive Work Permit

One of the clients at La Posada Providencia received her employment authorization letter Aug. 6. It is always a happy day when a client receives this letter! Depending on the specifics of the client’s case, it can often take six to eight months for a client to receive his or her work permit. Fortunately for

New Beginnings for and at La Posada Providencia

La Posada Providencia is proud to welcome Andi Atkinson as the newest addition to their staff. Andi will fill the newly created position of Executive Director and will be responsible for overseeing La Posada’s administrative, programmatic, and strategic initiatives. Andi joins La Posada with more than 20 years of experience in the communications field, most

It Takes a Village and Eyes Filled With Compassion

 Separating Children from their Families   For La Posada, the present immigration policy of separating children from their families at the Border goes against our values as a faith-based and humanitarian organization. In response to the many questions from donors and friends as to what can be done, we strongly recommend that you contact your

Mathew from Rwanda

Mathew decided to flee Rwanda and come to the United States because he seriously feared for his personal safety. Other members of his family, his uncle (a businessman) and his cousin (former presidential aspirant) tried to oppose the ruling authorities only to find themselves arrested and facing trial for charges such as inciting public insurrection and

Red Cross and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Reach Out to La Posada

On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Veronique Huguet, with the International Committee of the Red Cross, and four members of the Red Cross visited La Posada. They came bearing gifts, supplies for infants – diapers, wet wipes, formula, toothbrushes, and soap. Veronica was a presenter at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) meeting held

Memorial Day 2018

Celebrating Children at La Posada

On April 30, Children’s Day (El Día Del Niño) is nationally celebrated in Mexico as a tribute to children. Special events are held at school and parents are invited to celebrate and share this special day with their children and other students. Parties are also held and children take part in various fun activities. According

Celebrating Birthdays at La Posada!

[metaslider id=3270] Over the past few months, we have celebrated a number of birthdays of staff and clients. Happy Birthday to Sister Thêrèse Cunningham,  Sister Zita Telkamp, Sister Margaret Martens  client Miriam Gebre Michale,  staff member Monica Peña Rasmussen, staff members Magda Bolland, and Ana G. Schulz Birthdays are a source of joy and cause for celebrations at