Casa Vida Nueva Para Niños A.C. (CVN) translates to ‘New Life Home for Children’. It is a home for children, many of whom have been abandoned or abused. The home is located in a very rural, rustic area about 20 miles southwest of the border in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. CVN was envisioned in 2007 and opened in August 2012 with major financial support from New Life Church of God in Tucson, AZ. CVN is administered by New Life Church of God which continues to financially support CVN on a monthly basis.
The administration and funding only covers the running of CVN on a day to day basis and currently does not cover higher educational costs. RISE Scholastic Achievements, Inc. was created to add the needed higher educational funding for CVN.
CVN’s PURPOSE:
To provide a safe place to call home for boys & girls (ages range from 1 – 18) many of whom have been abused and then abandoned by their parents. Left alone, they would have added to the sad statistics of abandoned youth in Sonora, Mexico. Currently they have 50 children.
CVN’s GOAL:
To become a home for up to 100 children that is a national model; decrease abandonment and abuse of children; support abandoned children in a comprehensive recovery process of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth; instill in them a character of high integrity which will help them develop into adults that are free of abuse and violence; and provide them with tools to integrate into society as healthy adults.
Recent visitor’s comments
“I witnessed the happiest, most polite, well behaved group of children I have ever met. All are grateful for the place they now call home.”
Their Need is Great
A new array of solar panels are delivered.
CVN is located far away from any city supplied electrical, water or utility services. Visitors wanted to help. In 2016, they collected over $43,000 for a solar system which at that time supplied most of their current electrical needs. In 2017, a donor helped fund a 250-foot water well. Now the children have enough water to take showers every day.
In 2024, the Valley Presbyterian Church, Gifts and Memorials Committee donate another $40,000 to upgrade the solar system. Now with 44+ children, laptop computers, home schooling, internet power needs, heating and cooling, the enhanced solar system will handle all needs of the Home. Food, medical supplies, school supplies, and general living supplies are always in demand for a growing Home for Children.
Your gifts to CVN change lives.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
VISIT CVN
Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, AZ routinely schedules 2 one day trips per year to CVN and welcomes all visitors. Free transportation from VPC in Green Valley is provided. During the visit, visitors are provided an overview of the Home for Children, a tour of the facility, lunch with the children and lots of hugs from the children. We encourage visitors to bring a small donation of non-perishable food. Many people find their experience so rewarding they return many times and build lasting relationships with the children.
You must also have a valid passport or passport card. It takes about an hour to drive to CVN from Green Valley.
BECOME INVOLVED TODAY
Contact us at info@risesa.org to learn how you can become involved or set up a personal visit. Just ask our current volunteers and supporters: it only takes one visit to know you will want to join us in helping the children of CVN.
We also welcome your financial support. Please visit our Donations Page to learn more.