WHERE WE SERVE
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SMALL BUSINESS IMPACTCrops from Saguaro
AeC established a beautiful garden in the desert at our Saguaro property that is helping us to be self-sustaining. Our staff plant crops on the property, providing food for the children in our programs with surplus available for sale. The garden is utilized year-round under the direction of Professor Alex, assisted by our students. |
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Amistad Community Center
Amistad was the first community center acquired when Amigos en Cristo Ministries incorporated in 2008. The neighborhood has great need for people to be the salt of the earth, coming together for a better life for all. Amistad Community Center is located not far from the Amigos Training Center at La Paz, built for lodging visiting teams from the U.S. building homes with Casas por Cristo Ministries, now used to house mission groups. The uses of our community centers expand past education, to opportunities of family involvement, such as performance programs, celebration of holidays, graduation ceremonies, parenting classes and also teen retreats.
The Amistad property comprises several buildings and amenities including;
A high fence surrounds the grounds, with a secure gate that is kept locked, and opened to allow entry for each approved person.
The Amistad property comprises several buildings and amenities including;
- A larger building with a fellowship room with a kitchen for daily lunches, after school classes, community programs and mission team meals.
- Another building with multiple rooms for an office and classroom.
- A guest house is situated on an upper level and is used for small mission groups, families coming to work and visiting pastors coming for training.
- An additional building serves as storage for building supplies and tools with a second floor used for crafts and other classes.
- A caretaker’s apartment is included on the property.
- Also included is a playground, and an open area used for soccer practice and parking as necessary.
- Behind the larger building is the garden, attended to by Professor Alex and the open school students.
A high fence surrounds the grounds, with a secure gate that is kept locked, and opened to allow entry for each approved person.
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New Beginnings Community Center
New Beginnings Community Center was acquired by AeC Ministries in 2010 with the desire to expand our outreach to a larger number of wonderfully deserving children and families. As with our Amistad Community Center, New Beginnings welcomes the community for celebrations and other events. This center is additionally the base for a teen ministry, with meetings on Friday nights. Teens also meet in various locations within the community for outreach to other teens, fellowship passing from one heart to another.
The New Beginnings property includes the following amenities:
The New Beginnings property includes the following amenities:
- Caretaker apartment
- Dormatory
- Small dining area with attached kitchen
- Large areas for classrooms or special events
- Playground and sandlot for playing ball
- Sewing and craft room