Angels' Angles January 2023

Ciudad de Angeles provides a safe & healthy environment based on Christian principles for orphaned, abandoned, abused and needy children living in Mexico.

The home raises children to become Christian adults who are responsible citizens in their local communities.

Our Values

As an organization, we value:

Christ-centered Living

Care of our Children and Staff

Strong Relationships

Local Culture

Ethical and Fiscal Responsibility

Board Members

Anchor Congregations

A&M -

Campus Church - Van Williams

East Cobb - David White

Eastside - Jodi Bush

Grace Chapel - Lori Sams

Harpeth Hills -

Woodbury -

Resource Members

Wayne Alsup

Randy Bostic, Secretary

John Corn, Treasurer

Patrick Doherty

David Grove, Chairman

Laura McCarley

Kevin Slaten

Mike Stoniecki

Jenny Tidwell

Mike Ward

Sarah West

Administrative Staff

James Maclaskey, Executive Director

Leslie Johnson, Director

2022 Honor Donations

In Memory of Barbara Linz

Greg & Susie Winnett

In Memory of Terry Nichols

Greg & Susie Winnett

In Memory of Deanna Maxwell

Norman Gwinn

J Franklin McCreary

Debbie Pearce

Ruth Sommers

Honoring Aunt Ceilia and in Memory of Rance Widner

Garrett Widner

In Honor of Thomas P. Greene -- Transition House Furniture

Dennis Petersen

In Honor of Charlotte Sparling and Ryan Petty's Wedding

Tom Sparling

In Memory of Harrison Waldron

Gary & Nancy Gardner

In Memory of Marcia Churns

Barbara Gayle

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!

1 John 3:1a

Planting Seeds

People are messy. Families are messy. Life is messy. If there were no broken families, there would be no need for this mission. So, when raising children from difficult backgrounds, how does one measure success?

What goals do we set for a child who arrives at Ciudad at age 13 or 16 having never been in school? How do we prepare a child who has learning limitations or physical challenges to live independently as an adult? What happens when a child reaches age 18 and decides to leave Ciudad before finishing his or her education?

Sometimes all we can do is "plant seeds" and remember that success is not a "one size fits all" proposition.

This month, we are celebrating 4 of our Transition Students who have received, or are about to receive, college degrees and are beginning their exit from Ciudad's support. We celebrate one who continues her studies in medical school. We celebrate those who have recently graduated from high school and those who are pursuing vocational training.

But, we also find reason to celebrate with some of our "alumni" in whom those "planted seeds" have taken a little longer to sprout.

Last October, one of our alumni wrote the following on Facebook: “Perhaps we have known God’s word and have strayed away. But we still have time… May God bless us all.” Success is knowing God still loves us.

In December, another alumni made a pledge to be a better mother than hers had been: "..I wanted my mom to be at all my events but she never did, she never cared, but to you, my love, I will never do the same. I will always be in every event to support you and always be so happy. I love you." Success is being a loving, dedicated parent.

Our supporters help us to plant seeds for a better life by providing our children with educational opportunities, giving them a chance to grow up in a "stable family" setting, and teaching them about God's love.

YOU ARE HELPING US CHANGE LIVES!

Mail your contributions to our address in Marietta:

Ciudad de Ángeles, Inc.

5240 Roswell Rd. NE

Marietta, GA 30062

Or, click the button below to donate by credit card via PayPal or use the QR code to donate via Venmo.

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Ciudad de Angeles, Inc., 5240 Roswell Road NE, Marietta, GA 30062, USA

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