Last Thursday, we were honored to have some special guests visit La Posada. In the morning, we welcomed Arcella Aguliar, RN, MSN from the Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM). Arcella gave two presentations, one in English and the other in Spanish, to our clients on personal hygiene. Clients Ana, Martin, Esmeralda, Nelson, Lisandro, Pele, Yared, Karim …
It was early evening when Program Director Zita Telkamp, CDP turned off the main road and down the long driveway toLa Posada Providencia. I recognized it immediately from the many photos I have seen, but it wasn’t the same as seeing it in person. The three main structures – Casa Belen (offices, classroom, kitchen and …
The grant award we recently received from Home Depot satisfied three areas of need for La Posada. 1. Outdated appliances: We replaced our old refrigerator and stove with more energy efficient ones. We also purchased a second washing machine since we do laundry for 15 to 20 people on a routine basis. All three appliances …
ARISE, an organization dedicated to personal development and leadership for low income, immigrant women, offers a unique summer program to students. Each week, The LowerRio GrandeValleyBorder Witness Program gives a different group of students an opportunity to visit the border, study immigration and environmental issues, and sponsor activities for children living in the campos. They also …
The Spring 2011 issue of New Beginnings is available! Spring 2011 New Beginnings
At La Posada, taking care of the environment and using natural resources is a way of life. “So many of our residents are from countries where items like plastic bottles and cans aren’t commonly used or in such quantities,” said Zita Telkamp, CDP, program director. “We teach them not to just throw them away because …
One Week’s Experience: From Global Warming to an Ice Age Since September the Lower Rio Grande Valley has had very little rainfall and temperatures ranging into the high nineties. La Posada’s 10 rain barrels, positioned at the corners of each building, held hardly a centimeter of water … that is, until last Thursday. Rain began to …
Hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, friends old and new came out in support of La Posada Providencia on Saturday, January 29. The morning gala Hand-in-Hand: A Reason for Hope was a success both in terms of dollars raised and introductions made. More than 200 people attended this event, nearly double the number who attended …
La Posada Providencia wishes to thank the following sponsors of our fundraising event, Hand-in-Hand: A Reason for Hope: Collaborator ($2,500 – $4,999) Anonymous Table Sponsor ($1,000 – $2,499) Susan Barrett Mentor ($500 – $999) Fry’s Prescription Pharmacy Alfredo and Sabina Garcia Law Office of Jodilyn M. Goodwin St. Pius X Patron ($250 – $499) Anonymous …
The annual report for fiscal year July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 has been released. Click the PDF link below to read about how you helped. Thank you to all our generous donors and funders who partner with us. Together, we are touching the world. 2009-10 La Posada Annual Report
