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by Luisa Lopez The philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson praised nature for its elements, components, and ability to help people cope. He once said that “many eyes go through the meadows, but few see the flowers in it.” Seeing the beauty in simplicity is an exceptional skill that benefits individuals’ wellbeing by allowing them to have […]

This fall we went to the Pumpkin Patch. The children loved the petting zoo and playing in the corn kernel pit. One resident said she couldn’t believe how big the pumpkins were. She said she had seen them on television and thought it was fake! It was fun for staff and volunteers to introduce them […]

Casa de Paz welcomes Paulina Cruz as our new Family Support Coordinator. Paulina supports residents by partnering with each woman to create an individualized plan with goals for her future free of violence. Residents turn to Pauline for the support of Casa de Paz’ culturally informed and trauma informed mission. Paulina is a Latina immigrant […]

As the season of gratitude begins, we spoke with two residents of Casa de Paz about what they’ve learned while living in the U.S. and at the house, and what they are most thankful for. Ana, Colombia I had to leave my country because of domestic abuse. I had to travel through different countries with […]

John Fening was an undergraduate at the University of Cincinnati when he learned of Casa de Paz in a random group chat. Three years later, Fening – now a medical student at UC – is spending 30 hours a week this summer working at Casa de Paz as an intern with the College of Medicine’s […]

Each month we provide residents with at least two educational or enrichment activities. These activities are a great way for the residents to spend time together as a community and to enjoy special events. Some of these events take place outside of the house like going to the zoo, museum, or aquarium while some take […]

This summer we partnered with Ola! Immigrant Welcome Center to host an empowerment event for Latina women in the area, titled Mujeres Empoderadas.  Around 40 women attended and participated in engaging sessions such as the importance of mental health, meditation, knowing your rights, the basics of banking, and an activity led by Raquel, one of […]

A Growing Community: The Impact of Latin American Immigrants in Cincinnati Over the past two decades, Ohio’s Hispanic and Latino population has surged by a remarkable 63.4%, as reported by the Greater Cincinnati Latino Coalition. This vibrant demographic shift reflects a broader trend: immigrants, especially those from Latin America, are playing an increasingly significant role […]

Casa de Paz Board member Sister Nancy Wellmeier, SNDdeN spends her time between Cincinnati and Phoenix, AZ, working with various non-profit organizations and individuals on the move. She takes advantage of her location in Phoenix to visit the Kino Border Initiative (KBI)  in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. On her recent visit, Sister Nancy wrote to us […]

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