The Day Opened with Holiday Cheer 🎄 The morning carried a chill, but inside Centro Esperanza, energy filled the room as members arrived for this year’s holiday celebration. Centro Esperanza supports adults experiencing a severe mental illness. We provide daily activities,

Honoring our Amanecer Team in California 🧡 We’re proud to recognize Amanecer Community Counseling Services staff for receiving a Certification of Appreciation from Esperanza Immigration Rights Project for their outstanding service and meaningful contributions in 2025. Their

A New Kind of Connection at CPLC Casa de Primavera 🖥️ The energy in the room shifted the moment the Cox Innovation Lab opened. Seniors from Casa de Primavera took their seats with curiosity already guiding their hands. A few went straight to the computers, eager to search for

A Season of joy and togetherness 🎄 Cold pressed against the windows, but at the CPLC Family Resource Center in Guadalupe, families filled the space with warmth. Children unwrapped stockings and toys, their eyes lighting up as they discovered treasures they hadn’t expected.

Gratitude grows in the spaces we share 🦃 Steam rises from the pots on the stove, curling into the warm light that slips through the windows. Children tiptoe between chairs, their laughter threading through the kitchen. Someone lifts a bowl with care, another sets a plate that

Small hands will feel big love 🤲 ❤️ 💚 Yesterday’s stocking stuffing carried energy that filled the warehouse, touching the community and the season itself. Volunteers moved with focus and care, their attention shaping the moment with intention. Laughter rose from one corner, a

Hands Full of Stockings, Hearts Full of Light 🌟 The warehouse carried its own glow this morning. It began quietly, the way warmth does when people arrive with open hands. Someone scooped a handful of candies, letting them fall softly into a stocking. Nearby, another person

Last week, we gathered with staff, partners, and our small business community to celebrate a major milestone – 25 Years of Prestamos CDFI. As a Community Development Financial Institution, Prestamos has helped countless small businesses get their start, survive challenging

Every veteran carries a story of sacrifice. Some came home to children who didn't recognize them. Others, to neighbors who didn’t want to recognize them. Some never came home, their memories resting in the hearts of those they left to protect. Today we honor every

At today’s Latina Leadership event, panelist Carmen Guerrero encouraged women to lead with pride in who they are and where they come from. She shared: “Please be and express your culture. Feel filled with joy doing that, and learn arts that keep you alive, keep your brain

Shaping a Healthier Arizona 🌟 Our Research and Evaluation team represented CPLC at the Arizona Health Equity Conference, where their work highlighted how data and community insight drive lasting change. Their presence reflected the trust CPLC has built among partners advancing

As of today, federal leaders have not reached an agreement to fund SNAP. Without immediate action, millions of families may see their food benefits reduced until the government reopens. Many of the people affected are our families and neighbors, and this moment may feel

Their light lives on 🏵️ The sun softens above the rooftops, casting its glow across a world in remembrance. Every ray feels like an embrace, touching the marigolds that line our ofrendas and guiding loved ones back to the warmth of home. Families gather beside their ofrendas,

Their Light Shines Through Every Ofrenda 🕯️ Today, on Día de los Muertos, we honor the children whose presence touched our lives even if only for a moment. Their laughter still threads through memory, and their tiny hands leave traces in the spaces they filled. Families

Fueled by Family, Driven by Sacrifice 🏁 This week, NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez visited our community center to share his incredible journey. Before he was a champion on the track, Daniel was a kid from Monterrey, Mexico, chasing a dream that often felt far out of reach. His

Lanterns catch the last light of October 🎃 Shadows stretch across the barrio as laughter drifts through crisp evening air. Children’s costumes brush against doorframes. Small hands reach for treats. Lanterns flicker along the sidewalks. Imagination transforms every corner into

Their journey shaped the country we carry forward. Today we honor National Immigrants Day, a day to remember the lives that help build this nation with determination and hope. Since 1987, this day has marked the contributions of those who arrived seeking possibilities. Their

Their spirit still waits at the door for us 🐶 🐱 They ran through our days with boundless joy. They curled up in sunlight and waited patiently for us to return home. Even when silence fills the house, their presence lingers in the rhythm of our hearts. On this Día de los

“I went from being a victim to being victorious.” 💜 During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the CPLC De Colores art showcase, Cambiando Nuestra Historia, became a space of renewal. Survivors from De Colores filled Warehouse215 with paintings and poems that spoke to the power

We are Uvalde Strong. Last week, we joined the community of Uvalde, Texas to celebrate the grand opening of the Legacy Elementary School – a new, state of the art campus built as a beacon of hope, a symbol of safety, and a tribute to the 21 lives lost at Robb Elementary School