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Southwest Region
About the region
Board of Directors | Associate Board
Professionals Board – Denver
In 1954, Father William B. Wasson of Phoenix, Arizona, founded the first Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”) home in Mexico. His devotion to the care of orphans inspired an outpouring of financial support and volunteers for his humanitarian cause. Father Wasson’s family and friends in Arizona offered support by sending clothes, food and money. This led to NPH USA (then Friends of Our Little Brothers) being incorporated as one of the state’s first nonprofits in 1965.
After 50 years of succesful fundraising, a fire that started in the electrical wiring destroyed the office in Tempe on October 11, 2003. Thanks to the help of many individuals and organizations who donated funds, time and supplies, there was no interruption in the support provided to the homes. Now located in Scottsdale, the Southwest regional office encompasses the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Annual events include The Power of One Luncheons in the Spring and the Gala and Pequeño Tour featuring a dance and music troupe from one of the NPH homes in the Fall.
NPH raises the kids and we raise the funds, and we need your help! We welcome everyone who would like to get involved. Register online today to volunteer!
Read Southwest Region-specific stories on our blog here.
Staff
Events
2015 Upper Midwest Pequeño Tour
Join us for the 2015 Upper Midwest Pequeño Tour with the Grupo Musical y Danza from NPH El Salvador! Read more
Medtronic Twin Cities In Motion Marathon
NPH USA invites you to take the first step towards completing two life changing events: running the Medtronic Twin Cities In Motion Marathon and helping transform the lives of children through fundraising for NPH USA!
Faces of Hope Dinner – Eau Claire
Join us for a 1-hour, free admission fundraiser that includes a wonderful meal and a heartfelt presentation on the work of NPH USA to further the mission of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH).
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St. Louise Fiesta
Join the St. Louise community at this lively cultural fiesta and meet children from NPH Nicaragua! Over 100 St. Louise families support the children of NPH. Read more
Midwest Gallery Opening
This event is being re-scheduled. Stay tuned for our new date!
Midwest Young Professionals Board Trivia Night 2016
Join the Midwest Young Professionals Board for a fun evening of internationally-themed trivia for a good cause! Read more
2016 Upper Midwest Pequeño Tour
Join us for the 2016 Upper Midwest Pequeño Tour with the Dance and Music Group from NPH Guatemala!
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Home Highlight: Mexico for Mother’s Day
This event has been cancelled. For more information, please email infosw@nphusa.org or call (480) 967-9449.
Leaving a Legacy – Upper Midwest
These events have been cancelled. Read more
Leaving a Legacy – Northwest
Join us to learn how to incorporate philanthropy into your investment strategy and estate planning and get an update of NPH’s work. Read more
Holiday Party and Photo Gallery Opening
Come anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. to celebrate, stroll through the gallery of pictures, poems and stories. Read more
An Evening of Moving Mountains with Haiti
Please join the St. Damien Collaborative for an engaging evening of entertainment and information about the mission of saving children’s live’s at St. Damien Pediatric Hospital in Tabarre, Haiti.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Please contact Jackson Williams via email williamsjh@etsu.edu.
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Seattle Institute Students Visit Minnesota
We are thrilled to be hosting the 2019-2020 class of NPH’s Seattle Institute students here in Minnesota!
Power of One – Minnesota
Come join us for a free breakfast or luncheon and to hear from our panel of visiting students as well Seattle Institute Program Coordinator, Erin Egge. Read more
NPH USA Virtual Pequeño Tour 2020
Once a year, each region of NPH USA arranges for student performers from an NPH home to travel to the United States for a ten to twenty day experience, affectionately referred to as the Pequeño Tour. Read more
Northwest 2020 Golf Classic
Due to the current health crisis, this event has been rescheduled for 2021 at the Golf Club at Newcastle. If you have already registered, your ticket is still valid.
Join us at our 2020 Tournament to play 18 holes on the China Creek Course at Newcastle! Read more
2020 Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Pequeño Tour
Join us for the 2020 Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Pequeño Tour! Youths from NPH El Salvador will be visiting to share their culturally rich musical and dance performances, as well as their touching stories with audiences across New England. Read more
3rd Annual Dance your Masque Off!
This event is being postponed. Please check back soon for final date, location and details.
2020 TCS New York City Marathon
This event has been cancelled.
For more information, visit https://www.nyrr.org/
If you have questions regarding your running spot with NPH USA, email Meg Brockman at mbrockman@nphusa.org.
15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Family Run/Walk 5k (VIRTUAL EVENT)
From wherever you are, YOU can help fight global poverty! Run, walk, bike, stretch, dance – this is a fun way to encourage your family to stay active while supporting the children of NPH!
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Celebrate Family: Planting With a Purpose
Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate this season of growth than by creating your very own succulent terrarium?
Join the NPH NW Associate Board for an afternoon of planting and learning more about the sustainability programs at several of our homes. We will be joined by NPH Guatemala’s former Sustainability Programs Assistant, Alejandro De Leon, who will share with us about Guatemala’s Equipo Verde program. This event is open to all ages and there are three ways to join in the fun!
Celebrate Family: Taste of NPH
Have you ever wondered what family life is like at one of our homes? Now is your chance to get a peek into the life of a pequeño as we Celebrate Family through food, culture and onsite videos. Taste of NPH is a week-long virtual experience that will connect you with authentic recipes, beverages, sounds, games and videos highlighting family life at NPH.
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Celebrate Family: Summer Fiesta
Join us for the first Summer Fiesta of the season! All are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of great food, drinks, and entertainment.
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2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
NPH USA holds 8 guaranteed entries to the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. One of these can be yours!
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Travel Opportunities
Please check back here for information on future trips. To see the full trip schedule, click here.
News
How the CARES Act Impacts Charitable Giving for 2020
Information about the COVID-19 Stimulus Package / CARES Act
COVID-19 Updates from NPH
During this global threat, the NPH family continues to ensure essential food and care for the most vulnerable and needy in our society.
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Two New Books Feature the NPH Family
Music Has Legs and Love Makes Us a Family are both available on Amazon and would make great holiday gifts!
