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- EIN 20-5986583
- (805) 922-4881
- 960 Guadalupe St Ste A Guadalupe CA 93434-1572 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services
Mission: Reflecting on his own delinquent past, father masseo gonzales aka "el padrecito" of the popular homies figurines, founded el padrecito ministries as way to reach un-churched youth through the performing arts so that they might know they are children of a loving god.
Programs: El padrecito's performing arts center is an affordable and creative outlet for children and their families in the farming community of guadalupe, california. It is our belief that there is a direct link between healthy children, healthy families and a healthy society. A family that dances together stays together. The past year over 300 youth were served by the program.
the organization served over 3,000 members of the public in furtherance of its exempt purpose through public outreach. This included members of the organization visiting various religous and secular venues with a message of charity and public dissemination of the the catholic faith through sacred scripture and other sacramental ministries.
in an attempt to evangelize over 5,000 hispanic youth between the ages of 18-24 in the united states, many who would be considered "un-churched", the organization facilitated and participated in arts and music outreach at over 10 venues throughout the united states. The events used primarily "hip-hop" music concerts with a christian message to reach these "at-risk" hispanic youth, sending a message that their is an alternative to gang membership, violence and participation. Additionally over 100 youth participate in a performing arts center have learned various forms of music and dance to enhance their social and physical development.