The past month Proyecto Juan Diego has grown! Fr. Michael Seifert, our collaborator and friend moved from Cameron Park. Before leaving, he and Br. Albert entrusted the work of Proyecto Digna to PJD. Proyecto Digna had varied ministries including a large after-school program, a social worker/counselor, and a strong get-out-the-vote campaign.

Along with those programs we have two new staff members Alicia Gomez and Delma Sanchez, who bring their many years of experience working with the people of Cameron Park.

Luis, Mandy, and Nielli all attend the after-school program at Casa Sofia (just 2 blocks from PJD). They come to do their homework and get some special attention in subjects they need help with. Volunteers from UT-Brownsville, St. Joseph’s Academy and Winter Texans sit with the children and giving the help wherever they need it. Once they are finished with their studies you can often find Luis, Mandy, Nielli out playing a game of kickball on the parking lot. The children also participate in folkloric dance class, art classes, and get to work on special projects like gardening and learning photography.