Proyecto Juan Diego @ProyectoJD

We’re thrilled to introduce our new Director of Advancement, Michael Betancourt! Michael will be spearheading our efforts in fundraising, marketing, and development. His extensive background and vision will drive significant growth and innovation within our team. #WelcomeToPJD

It's Election Day! 🗳️ Exercise your right, make your voice heard. 🇺🇸 Find your nearest voting location here: buff.ly/3yKypNe ⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Happy belated birthday to Sister Liz, our amazing Director of Administration! 🎉🎂 Your guidance, wisdom, and tireless dedication keep our organization running smoothly. Here's to a day filled with joy and blessings! 🙏

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Proyecto Juan Diego will be an official polling location for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections! 🗳️ Make your voice heard and cast your vote! ✅ #Voting #Elections #CommunityEngagement #BrownsvilleTX

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We were delighted to provide bolis (ice popsicles) to the Brownsville Police Department in honor of Police Week! 🚔 We hope these served as a rewarding snack after being out in the field or training sessions. Thank you all for your dedication to safeguarding our community! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️🍧

We are incredibly grateful for Unidos Contra La Diabetes’ support in promoting diabetes prevention! Their collective impact partnership has been instrumental in raising awareness and empowering the RGV community to lead healthier lives.

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Another successful journey with Cafe con los Compadres! 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦 From stress management to understanding finances, this pilot program is empowering fathers every step of the way. 💪 We're excited to see the bonds formed, skills improved, and lives transformed in just 6 weeks!

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Thanks to the Youth Philanthropy and the Brownsville Community Foundation, we were awarded $3,500 that will be used to support our GED in Spanish program, making education more accessible for everyone. 📚 Together, we're starting a journey of empowerment and change! 🙏

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🌸Celebrating Mother's Day! The Salon and Spa at SCI pampered our amazing Integrated Family Program's moms by doing their hair and nails for the celebration💅💆‍♀️. Our incredible PJD staff moms also enjoyed a well-deserved break with painting, karaoke, and food.

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Discovering history together! 🕰️The Generation WE program had an amazing time at the Historic Brownsville Museum field trip, where we learned about the establishment of Brownsville and looked at exhibits that highlight various topics related to local history.

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📣 May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! 💚 We would like to introduce Charlie 🐻. His weighted, gentle pressure mimics the feeling of a warm hug, releasing serotonin and dopamine. Making it helpful for anyone needing comfort and relaxation. Thanks for what you do, Charlie!

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Meet Jesus Cisneros: As the Assistant Vice President and Community Development Relationship Manager at Woodforest Bank, he is passionate about building thriving communities, mentoring leaders in his field, and connecting ambition with opportunity. Welcome aboard, Jesus! 🚀🌟

Día del Niño! 🎈 Our after-school tutorial kids had so much fun playing outside and winning some cool prizes. Let's continue to cherish the joy of childhood every day! 🎉

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Welcome to the board, Myra Flores-Ochoa! Myra is currently the Senior Accountant/Manager at Gomez, Fragoso & Associates, P.C.With family, faith, and community at the core of her values, she is eager contribute to Proyecto Juan Diego's mission. Welcome aboard, Myra! ⭐

Thank you to Brownsville Early College High School for spending some time with us and learning about our programs and services! We talked about healthy lifestyle changes and tested our knowledge on the immigration civics tests. 📚 We love seeing young minds engage with community!

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It was an exciting day hosting the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services @USCIS for training on naturalization processes. Fellow nonprofits joined us to empower our community with knowledge and resources, fostering understanding and supporting the path to citizenship. 🇺🇸

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For #NationalVolunteerWeek, we celebrated the incredible dedication of our volunteers, who bring beauty and positivity to our organization, with an appreciation dinner. Know that our hearts are full knowing we have nearly 100 active volunteers making a difference daily. 🙏

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Highlights from the Generation WE program's Easter Egg Hunt! 🐰🌷 We had tons of fun and cool prizes from Payasita Muñequilla! 🎉Thank you to our wonderful PJD and UTRGV Tutor for All volunteers for their help in making our event a big success! 🙌

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At "Un Cafecito at PJD", we discussed PJD's 2023 annual report, program highlights, and upcoming fundraising events. Most importantly, we thank you for your contribution to our work. Together, we are a powerful force for good. ☕💙

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¡Buenas! Join us for our Loteria fundraiser. Purchase your tickets at our community center or call (956) 542-2488 for more information. 🎉 🎟 4 cards for $20, all possible games. 📅 Saturday, April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. 📍 3910 Paredes Line Rd. #BrownsvilleTX