Las Cumbres News & Impact Stories
Santuario del Corazón Joins LANL Foundation Cohort
The LANL Foundation recently awarded the agency's Santuario del Corazón (SDC) program funding for their work in social-emotional learning done with immigrant families. SDC representatives and Development and Communications staff were invited to..
Blending Cultures for Success in Immigrant Community - Paola Garcia Noboa
Moving from Ecuador to Portland, Oregon, Paola Garcia Noboa had the opportunity to shift from working in anthropology to direct services with unaccompanied immigrant youth. This is where she..
Families Grateful for the Assistance Through the Pandemic
A 33-year-old mother of 3 children who reside in Espanola NM (Rio Arriba County) found herself in an abusive relationship. In July of 2020, she gained the courage and formed a plan to escape the situation with…
Santuario del Corazón Steps Up Services as Covid Poses Steeper Challenges for Immigrants
Las Cumbres is addressing ongoing and urgent mental health needs, parenting support, and basic needs assistance — including access to food.
We are particularly concerned for families with caregivers who do not have legal status, have lost their jobs, and do not qualify for unemployment or other benefits. This includes families caring for children who have recently come to the U.S. as unaccompanied minors.
Mother Jones Puts The Las Cumbres Experience Into a Podcast
Mother Jones correspondents, Fernanda Echavarri and Julia Lurie get a glimpse of Las Cumbres Community services in a ride-along with Raisi Yañez. They meet families who…
Santuario del Corazón Project Partners With The Mexican Consulate
Las Cumbres Community Services’ Santuario del Corazón (SDC) program has welcomed a partnership with the Mexican Consulate to expand trauma-informed care.
“We are excited to work with the Mexican Consulate to build relations and assist…
I am a Family Navigator - Raisi Yañez
My wife and son were in FIT (Family Infant Toddler) and ¡QUE CUTE! programs at Las Cumbres. My family was assisted greatly from those programs. Las Cumbres as an agency won my trust for the
Santuario del Corazón Project Spread Joy of Holiday
During the holiday season our Santuario del Corazón team realized many of their clients were not in a position to
"This Is My Calling." - Las Cumbres Community Spotlight
“I am the voice for my clients when they are afraid or not confident enough to speak. I want people to understand that I am working with families that were forced to leave their home of origin. I am inspired and motivated to move mountains every time I…