Hope For a New Normal

Four people—two adults and two children—stand smiling indoors in front of a beige wall. Some cement bags are stacked on the floor to the right. The group appears relaxed and happy.

Santos and Angela Soriano are ambitious, warm, and hopeful people from the community of El Chaparral. After living in El Chaparral for over 50 years, they have become prominent members of their community. During a visit with the family, the warm sounds of children laughing and playing echo in the background. When asked, Don Santos’ smile widens as he proudly states that he has 8 children and 20 grandchildren. He explains that one of his sons is even a member of the Community Leadership Committee. His pride for his family is written plainly on his face.

We Never Stop Learning and Leading

A woman in a mask teaches a group of children and adults gathered around a tablet in a colorful, decorated room with hanging paper hearts.

Oscar is a quintessential patriarch. He is humbly grateful and typically proud of his family all at once. He lives close to almost all of his children, and grandchildren meander in and out of his house during the interview. During the 2 years that he has worked with Amigos, trust has been formed, and so […]