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Fifty years ago, Lynn Flowers established a five year old kindergarten class at First Presbyterian Church, because of Lynn’s nurturing personality and sound educational philosophy, the kindergarten was an immediate success. Within the next few years, the successful program evolved into a full preschool program. Read more about Lynn Flowers Preschool.
 

The Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas with its bright sun and tropical weather attracts many visitors from other areas. What is not attractive is the pockets of poverty that exist in many areas, especially in rural communities such as Las Milpas. Many of the families are far removed from mainstream activities. The isolation, coupled with lack of transportation, a migratory lifestyle, a double-digit unemployment rate and language exacerbate the barriers that limit the chance to succeed.

Su Casa de Esperanza responds to the many changing needs of these families. The objective of Su Casa is to provide a multiphase approach which includes early childhood development program, parenting classes, an after school program, prenatal classes, home visits and information and referral. The parents are encouraged to participate in programs that nurture self-reliance so they can contribute to a resilient community, where the entire family will become motivated, solve problems together and share in similar vision. Su Casa Website
 

Puentes de Cristo is part of the Presbyterian Border Ministry and ministers to those in need on both sides of the border in the Rio Grande Valley and the Mexican states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon. On the Mexican side, Puentes supports two mission churches, operates two community health clinics, runs a nutrition program for children at risk of malnutrition, and operates two Girl's Club sites which give tutoring, scholarships and health education to young women.

Puentes also hosts mission teams from all over the US and facilitates their mission experiences on the border and beyond. For more information on Puentes, see our website, email the US Coordinator at puentes.usc@gmail.com or call at 956-843-7277. We're always looking for your time, talents and treasures so please contact us if you'd like to get involved.