On February 12, Norma became the first student to receive her college degree while still in the Transition Program at Ciudad de Ángeles.  Norma (center, below) graduated from Universidad Viscaya de las Americas in Merida with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition.  She plans to apply for medical school this summer and if accepted, will continue in our Transition Program until she completes her education.

The Board of Directors of Ciudad de Ángeles held their annual meeting February 18-20 in Nashville.  The meeting was hosted at the Harpeth Hills Church of Christ.

 

Two new members were welcomed to the board -- Wayne Alsup from San Antonio and Laura McCarley from Nashville.

 

In addition to regular business items, the board received an update on our Strategic Plan and a 5 year plan for growth.  With fundraising complete for our new Transition House and construction slated to be ready for move in  around the end of May, the focus for 2022 will be bringing in new children and all that that entails.

 

The weekend wrapped up on Sunday with a panel discussion at Harpeth Hills and lunch.  Next year, the annual board meeting is scheduled to be held Cozumel.

This year, Ciudad is participating in the 2nd Annual Miles for Meaning fitness challenge.  Teams from non-profit organizations across the nation are competing for $60,000 in prize-donations for their charities.  The team that logs the most miles in March will receive the grand prize of $30,000.

 

We are still seeking participants for Team Ciudad!  If we get 100 participants logging miles, we can also add a second (or even third) team. 

 

There is no cost to participate.  Simply download the Kilter App, join Miles for Meaning, and choose Ciudad de Ángeles as your charity team.

 

In addition, we welcome donations from participants and sponsors!  In fact, the teams who raise the most will receive additional prizes.  100% of donations given through the Kilter App come directly to Ciudad (donors are given an option to cover credit card processing fees, but Kilter will still cover those even if donors choose not to do so).

 

Join the fun!