Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center
Mission
Driven by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center exists to compassionately and holistically empower all the people of Cactus.
Ruling year
2018
Executive Director
Rev. Alshandra Visagie
Main address
PO Box 990
Cactus, TX 79013 USA
EIN
46-3670736
NTEE code
Neighborhood Center, Settlement House (P28)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center (CNMC) was founded in 2013. It is located in the diverse Texas panhandle town of Cactus, TX. CNMC serves the 20+ cultures in Cactus and surrounding areas, primarily immigrants and refugees from Central America, Myanmar, and Africa. The majority of the immigrants and refugees as well as other asylum seekers come to Cactus to work at JBS Beef Packing plant. The diverse rural community lacks the resources of larger urban areas to assist the many needs of immigrant community. CNMC assists with child and family programs, immigration as well as The Well Medical Clinic (it's own 501c3) is housed within the center.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
ESL/Citizenship Classes
English as a Second Language classes and Civics classes (preparation for US citizenship exam) are offered to the community.
Immigration Services
Assisting clients with all their immigration needs including citizenship, renewal of green cards and changes of status.
Teen Mentoring
Targeting at risk youth, to mentor and lead them, molding them into future leaders
Children and Family Ministries
Offering relief and guidance to empower families to self sufficiency in the US. Offering an after school program for grades K-7 helping with homework and ESL
Ministry Team Services
Offering youth, young adults, adults, seniors opportunity to minister in action among the people of Cactus.
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of people hearing the Gospel during outreach events
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Immigrants and migrants
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
New initiative started in 2012. All clients being serviced by the center are offered prayer and where necessary counseling
Number of youth who have a positive adult role model
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This initiative is new to the center and was started in 2022. It is geared at youth programs and mentoring youth
Number of people received immigration service
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Immigration Services
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Immigration services include citizenship, green card renewals and visas. We now have 2 accredited representatives. The service began in April 2021
Number of adult learners enrolled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
ESL/Citizenship Classes
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Program grows exponentially year on year. Enrolment may include up to 60 adult learner but many drop out. These numbers are the consistent students
Number of adults who advance a full literacy level
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
ESL/Citizenship Classes
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Assessments were introduced late last year and true assessments will reflect with the new assessment tools recently purchased
Number of youth service participants who have involvement in juvenile justice system
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Teen Mentoring
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is a new services offered. The foundations are still being set
Number of children the organization added to the child protection register for the first time
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Children and Family Ministries
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
All staff are trained to recognize at risk children and youth and to highlight same to CPS
Number of youth who increased their weekly hours of homework/reading
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Children and Family Ministries
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This metric includes elementary aged children.
Number of children served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Children and Family Ministries
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
our children programs include after school program three days a week to assist with homework and improve literacy. This includes ESL
Number of children who received school supplies
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Children and Family Ministries
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
This drive was in partnership with CareNet . This was the first year it was hosted in the Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center
Number of youth programs offered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Teen Mentoring
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2022 was the first year of the program. Events were offered like summer sports, youth nights, movie night etc.
Number of children who received prescription eyeglasses
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Children and Family Ministries
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
In this program we partner with local optometrists and the local Lions club to provide services and carry the cost of the eyewear.
Number of children achieving language and literacy proficiency
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Most of our students are 2 grades behind tehir class average. All our students improved in 2023 and are up to 1 grade behind average. None of our children were required to attend summer school
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The goal of Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center is to meet the holistic needs of the diverse community. These needs are continually being reassessed and new programs are launched to meet this community's diverse needs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The strategies for making this happen are primarily to advertise the services we provide through JBS and Cactus Elementary and then serve the community as they reach out for any of the available services.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have been recognized Department of Justice to provide legal immigration services. The partnership with the elementary school assists in providing the afterschool and summer programming as it is done in conjunction with the school.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Immigrations Services has helped over 40 people become citizens this year.
A great partnership with the elementary school
An average of 40 children attending the afterschool program
There are 50-60 students in each block of English classes.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Cactus Nazarene Ministry Center
Board of directorsas of 04/16/2024
Dr. Larry Dunlap
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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Race & ethnicity
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Disability
Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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