My name is Laura Sutherland, and I am the new Volunteer Coordinator. I will never forget my first day at La Posada Providencia. I received a joyful welcome, first from two sweet dogs and a cat. A heartwarming welcome came from the staff and clients, followed by an enjoyable homemade meal with everyone. Helping others …
La Posada’s challenging week included the departure of a large group of guests; a birthday party at a hotel with no electricity and a trip to the grocery store which also had no electricity. This past week was a challenging one for La Posada. We had a full house, practicing COVID safety protocols and managing …
It is a much-used phrase but very appropriate at La Posada Providencia this week. Yesterday, as was the case for much of Texas, La Posada lost power due to the mighty winter storm that has wreaked havoc across the upper, middle, and Southern United States. The entire town of San Benito has been without power …
I am from Weslaco, Texas. As an adult, I moved to Edinburg, Texas, lived there about 12 years, and moved to Harlingen, Texas, about three years ago. It’s safe to say; I am an RGV local. I am a mother of five that enjoys listening to Frozen on replay, hoping I picked the right color of a bowl …
The guests’ holistic wellness at La Posada is prioritized through the various programs and resources offered to all who walk through its doors. Recently, our guests began a six-week Wellness Program in hopes of improving their physical and mental health. The Wellness Program gives the guests five days of exercises they can choose to do. …
Sisters Thérèse Cunningham, SHSp, and Dympna Clarke, SHSp, play an incredible role in La Posada Providencia’s daily operations. They care deeply about the clients and the mission of the organization. Recently, Sister Thérèse was interviewed for The Global Sisters Report. Sister was interviewed about her experiences at La Posada during the Coronavirus pandemic and various policies …
La Posada frequently celebrates the triumphal experiences of our clients. Recently, La Posada celebrated one such occasion with one of our long-term clients of more than seven months. She reunited with family in The United States after being separated from her mother. She fled gang violence in her home country of Guatemala, where organized gangs …
Deaconess Cindy Andrade Johnson has been working with La Posada Providencia as a volunteer consultant since the Fall of 2020. Cindy has been an educator for approximately 30 years. She prioritizes and emphasizes cultural competency through education, and she works with migrants all over the United States, the border, and Mexico. She has been working …
You touched our hearts with your generosity and support this holiday season. We received an overwhelming response to our end of year Christmas Appeal. Many of you send us well wishes, which we much appreciate. We love hearing from you. Thank you! There are no words that can convey the depths of our gratitude. We …
La Posada Providencia is committed to cultivating and protecting the Earth and all creation and empowering the clients through education. A significant advantage of La Posada’s land and warm climate is the ability to have a year-round garden. Hence, we can teach the clients how to garden while simultaneously growing delicious food for the shelter to enjoy during …
