Thank You Tamales
By Joan Stopka Luisa came into our office seeking the repayment of an outstanding substantial debt. She had not been…
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From My Side of the Desk
By Hillary Buzaid From my side of the desk, I sit facing another individual, or maybe a couple, a parent…
A Resilient Spirit
One afternoon, while helping out at Taller de Jose’s front desk, I answered a phone call from one of our…
With the Hand of a Child
By Laura Camarata, summer intern With school out and summer in full swing, the number of kids we see come…
A Ministry of Presence
Recently, Taller de José received a call from a partner agency, asking if we could accompany an individual from the…
A Place of Welcome
By Katie Poplawski When Leticia walked into Taller, she was frantic. Her son, she explained, was turning 18 the following…