by Lance Kraai | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Over the years, I’ve noticed that our programs have evolved alongside the development of our youth. When the farm program started in 2012, New City Neighbors didn’t have substantial activities for high school students. Youth employment was simply a logical next step...
by Ricardo Tavarez | Nov 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’ve received a lot, but have been able to give back as well. I appreciated how the program isn’t just one way… I’ve never been in a job where people care. – Kevon Hess, Farm Apprentice Donate Today Take a brief walk with me at the start of our...
by Ricardo Tavarez | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Playwright Lynn Nottage tells a compelling, story of redemption through her stage drama called Clyde’s. I picked up the script a few weeks ago and gave it a quick read through. In it we find a sandwich shop that employs returning citizens eager to create their own...
by Lance Kraai | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
A running joke on the farm this Spring has been a quote from none other than the Mattress King. In a recent NPR interview, the Mattress King, who as part of an advertising scheme for his business made a losing bet of 1.2 million dollars on the favored horse for the...
by Ricardo Tavarez | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
As a Minister of the Word the expectation is that I always be ready to share a word. Pastors give words of comfort in times of pain, words of encouragement in times of trial, and words of guidance in times of confusion. And yet, for the last couple of days, I have had...
by Lance Kraai | Feb 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Supporters of New City Neighbors, We’ve been making plans for our new farmhouse! And if you are one of our Creston neighbors, we could use a brief moment of your time. We are designing our new home with an architect and we’re currently in...
