This past October, the Nueva Luz Foundation was involved in two community Trunk-o-Treat Events! Our interns created wonderful scenes and showed the children of Mercedes and Edinburg a fun time. Previous Next
Nueva Luz Cuts Ribbon on Creative and Expressive Arts Center
NUEVA LUZ CUTS RIBBON ON CREATIVE & EXPRESSIVE ARTS CENTER On October 29th, 2022, The Nueva Luz Foundation and the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce commenced the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new Harlingen-based Creative and Expressive Arts Center!This center is going to be used by those affected by trauma and PTSD to express their emotions … Continue reading Nueva Luz Cuts Ribbon on Creative and Expressive Arts Center
Congratulations Nueva Luz Intern Class of Summer 2021
This summer, we have had the pleasure of hosting 14 student interns from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley and Our Lady of the Lake University. They were able to learn about our ongoing mission to help first responders, veterans and their families affected by trauma and PTSD. On Friday, August 20th, we honored … Continue reading Congratulations Nueva Luz Intern Class of Summer 2021
Nueva Luz Trains Mission PD to Become PEER Facilitators
This past Friday, we had our first graduates as “Trauma-Informed Peer Facilitators” from Mission PD. Our goal is to educate our first responders to facilitate critical incident debriefings internally within their respective departments. Safety, support, and wellness are crucial within the first 24 hours. Our facilitators participated in a 40-hour course consisting of psychophysiology, individual … Continue reading Nueva Luz Trains Mission PD to Become PEER Facilitators
Nueva Luz Trains Veterans on PTSD and Trauma
This past October, Dr. Norma Villanueva and the staff and interns of Nueva Luz Foundation took a trip over to our community partner, STAIVA, in Brownsville. STAIVA is a nonprofit that helps veterans and their families in need. We held a training course for these veterans and their spouses on the effects of trauma and … Continue reading Nueva Luz Trains Veterans on PTSD and Trauma
About Us
Welcome to the Official Site of the Nueva Luz Foundation We are the Nueva Luz Foundation, a non-profit organization based in the Rio Grande Valley with the mission of bringing helping those affected by trauma and PTSD. Our Mission Our mission is to further the health, welfare, vocational training, education, safe housing, and quality of … Continue reading About Us
NLF at the Emergency Preparedness Camp
The Nueva Luz Foundation is honored to partner with the Weslaco Fire Department in sending one of our counselors to the Youth Emergency Preparedness Camp to guide some of the students. At the camp, the students learned the fundamentals of becoming a member of the Community Emergency Response Team. The Nueva Luz Foundation is honored … Continue reading NLF at the Emergency Preparedness Camp
Learn About Our Programs
Our Current Services and Programs The Nueva Luz Foundation offers various services for anyone who has been affected by Trauma. Through our philosophy of Understand, Cope, & Prevail, we aim to empower individuals to overcome any obstacle that they happen to face in life. Our programs are available for:VeteransVeterans Families/CaregiversFirst Responders.YouthFamiliesIndividualsThe Nueva Luz Foundation is helping empower individuals on a … Continue reading Learn About Our Programs
Get Involved
Volunteering There is always a need for volunteers to donate their time and energy to support our cause. Please send us an email to [email protected] to join the list of NLF volunteers. Our team will keep you updated on what we’re doing and all of the upcoming volunteer opportunities. Internship We look forward to helping students broaden their … Continue reading Get Involved
All Hazards Conference 2018
The Nueva Luz Foundation was honored again this year to participate in the 2018 All-Hazards Conference! We have collaborated with our first responders that also participated. Dr. Villanueva performed her presentation on de-escalation for a full house of first responders! Thank you to the organizers of the event for inviting us.