is to enhance the social, moral, and spiritual fabric of urban Pasadena
through personal relationships and programs that emphasize education, moral
development, strengthening the family, racial reconciliation and Christian
faith.
We believe that the best way to effect change in a community is by being
there, living and working in a neighborhood, developing leaders and offering
educational opportunities for children, youth and families. Through
relationships and mentoring, we believe people can grow and mature and live
fulfilled and enriched lives. Our desire is to be a "home" for
the people of our neighborhood - a base of love and concern from which they can
fulfill the potential with which they were created.
Our programs include:
1) CAN-DO Kids Club - (CAN-DO stands for "Christians Assisting
Neighbors, Developing Opportunities") An after school tutoring and
enrichment program that includes homework assistance, reading development,
recreation, fieldtrips, snacks, Bible Club and the CAN-DO Kids Club Gospel
Choir!
2) Teen Outreach - A weekly teen night which includes games, crafts,
and Bible Study; Teen Study Hall - a daily homework assistance
program; Special activities and Exposure fieldtrips.
3) Moms Night Out - Evenings of fun and encouragement for the moms of
this neighborhood, which include dinner, crafts, sharing and prayer.
4) Neighborhood Leadership Development/Internship Program- We
hire recent high-school graduates from the community to work in our CAN-DO Kids
Club program, and through mentoring, work to encourage their future education as
well as social and spiritual growth.
Steve & Jenni Wiebe, the founders of Neighborhood Urban Family Center,
have lived in the neighborhood since 1989, and have been running CAN-DO Kids
Club since 1993. NUFC has been a non-profit corporation since 1998.
