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Upgrades Coming to Cuidando Los Niños Childcare Center

May 18, 2026
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The City of Albuquerque hosted a groundbreaking for upgrades to the John Marshall Health and Social Service Center. More details

‘Giving Machine’ raises a whopping $198K for nonprofits

April 16, 2026
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During last year’s holiday season in New Mexico, a different kind of vending machine raised a lot of money for good causes. “Light The World Giving Machines” are getting a warm welcome in many cities, and Albuquerque was one of 126 cities worldwide selected to host one at the Cottonwood Mall. The total has now…

When One Family Thrives, a Community Rises

February 16, 2026
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This past Christmas, a teenage boy quietly pulled up to our center and began unloading boxes of in-kind donations. I stepped outside to thank him and asked what had prompted him to come by. He smiled and said simply, “Oh, you helped my mom and her siblings when we first came from Mexico a long…

Give Smart This Giving Tuesday

December 8, 2025
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As scammers target Giving Tuesday donors, a local Albuquerque organization highlights how legitimate groups use every dollar to change lives. Giving Tuesday is a day many people choose to open their wallets and do some good, but scammers are hoping donors will be a little too generous. Last year, the FBI logged more than 4,500…

‘The energy is just amazing’: Cuidando los Niños hosts Trunk or Treat

November 4, 2025
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On Friday, Cuidando los Niños hosted a Trunk or Treat event, where kids at the early education program dressed up in costumes donated by Spirit Halloween.

No One Thrives Alone

September 24, 2025
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At Cuidando Los Niños, we believe in the power of connection.

The Confidence to Thrive: A Vision for Families

July 24, 2025
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I sat down for a heart-to-heart chat with our CEO, Trina Jellison , who has now been at the helm of Cuidando Los Niños for 15 months. In that time, she’s led with a clear vision, one that is laser-focused on our mission and centered on treating every person with dignity and respect. What I…

What Makes You Stay? Heart, Grit, and a Classroom That Changes Lives

June 5, 2025
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At Cuidando Los Niños , we believe change happens one family at a time. Every child we teach, every parent we support, every small victory we celebrate is a step toward something greater—not just for them, but for all of us. Because when you walk alongside a family experiencing homelessness, you don’t just help change…

More Than a Preschool: Creating Hope-filled Homes

April 14, 2025
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Recently, I went out with Kara Unale, our Director of Housing, to learn more about what her team does. I’ve spent time talking with our case managers, the ones who walk alongside families as they set goals, face roadblocks, and track progress, but seeing it for myself was something else entirely. Many people who love…

Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Homelessness: A Mission Worth Fighting For

March 13, 2025
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Cuidando Los Niños has been working to end childhood homelessness since 1988—36 years of relentless dedication. I joined this mission just three months ago, as the Senior Director of Development and Communications. I’ve been deep in campaign building, sharing our vision, and inviting people to be part of this life-changing work. But to truly understand the heart of…