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Our Programs

Integrated programs transforming lives through faith, housing stability, education, creative arts, media, and humanitarian service across the Americas.

Fundación María Auxiliadora delivers measurable, community-centered programs designed to address the real needs of immigrant families, underserved youth, and vulnerable populations. Each program operates with defined outcomes, documented curricula, and accountability structures that meet grant compliance standards.

Our integrated approach means programs work together — a woman entering CHAHiL for housing stability also finds spiritual accompaniment in our weekly formation classes, and her teenage son might develop his talent through the Christtown Records Academy. This interconnected model multiplies impact for every dollar invested.

Flagship Program

CHAHiL

Housing-Centered Life Restoration & Financial Independence for Women

From the Hebrew chayil (חיל) — strength, valor, virtue. Proverbs 31:10.

📋 The Need

Housing instability is not only a housing problem — it is an income, credentials, and systems problem. Low-income women, predominantly Hispanic/Latina single mothers, face compounding barriers: no professional credential, no credit history, no childcare during training hours, and no continuous support through the transition.

💡 Our Response

CHAHiL serves the whole person across six sequential phases — heart, finances, and home — in one continuous journey. Every participant leaves with a recognized credential, a family financial plan, complete housing preparation, and a community that walks with her. At no cost, in Spanish and English.

1Retiro de estabilización emocional — healing as the foundation of everything that follows.

2Habilidades digitales — computer and workplace technology skills for today's jobs.

3QuickBooks y sistemas financieros — a professional credential with real employer demand.

4Desarrollo empresarial y formación de LLC — creating and formalizing women-owned businesses.

5Apoyo integral — accompaniment throughout the journey, including childcare.

6Preparación para la vivienda — requirements, documentation, and connections to stable housing.

Target Population	Low-income women at or below 80% Area Median Income; predominantly Hispanic/Latina single mothers and their families
Geographic Focus	Statewide New Jersey, anchored at 337 S. Orange Avenue, Newark
Format	Six sequential phases, cohort-based, with wraparound support throughout
Delivery	In person in Newark; bilingual Spanish/English; childcare provided
Cost to Participant	None
Public Launch	August 22, 2026 — Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Martyrs, Auriesville, NY

1,800Women Served (3 Years)

500+Families in Stable Housing

100+Women-Owned Businesses

70%Employment for Graduates

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Program 1

🏡 Faith & Evangelization

Spiritual Formation Through Prayer, Retreats & Global Outreach

📋 The Need

Many immigrant and underserved communities in the Northeast United States face spiritual isolation, cultural displacement, and lack of access to faith-based support systems. Language barriers and geographic separation from home churches leave families without spiritual anchoring during critical life transitions.

💡 Our Response

Operating through Centro María Auxiliadora, we provide structured spiritual retreats, prayer vigils, apostolate formation, and international Zoom-based prayer initiatives in Spanish and English, serving as both a physical sanctuary and digital hub for faith formation.

Target Population	Immigrant families, Spanish-speaking communities, faith seekers of all ages
Geographic Focus	Edison & Newark, NJ; Northeast US; Latin America (digital outreach)
Format	Weekly formation classes, weekly praise nights, weekend retreats, annual pilgrimage
Delivery	In person at 337 S. Orange Ave, Newark; weekly via Zoom internationally

500+Annual Retreat Participants

200+Weekly Prayer Members

100+International Zoom Participants

85%Report Spiritual Growth

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Cada Semana · Every Week

Vida Semanal

Dos encuentros fijos, todas las semanas del año. No hay que esperar a un evento especial para encontrarse con Dios y con la comunidad.

HOY

Martes

Catequesis y Formación

Weekly catechesis and faith-formation class, live on Zoom, taught in Spanish.

⏰ 8:00 PM · en vivo por Zoom
📿 Se inicia con el Santo Rosario
🎓 Certificado al final del ciclo
💛 Gratis y abierto a todos

Próxima clase: —

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Miércoles

Noches de Alabanzas

An evening of praise and Eucharistic adoration, in person in Newark.

⏰ 7:30 PM · presencial
📍 Convento Guadalupe · Iglesia St. Antoninus
🏛️ 337 S. Orange Ave, Newark, NJ
🕯️ Alabanza y adoración eucarística

Próxima noche: —

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"Tu palabra es lámpara a mis pies, y luz en mi camino."SALMO 119:105

Program 2

💻 Youth & Workforce Development

FMA Workforce & Creative Development Institute

📋 The Need

Youth and young adults in underserved communities face significant barriers to employment: limited digital skills, language barriers, lack of professional credentials, and insufficient access to training. Youth unemployment in NJ low-income communities remains disproportionately high.

💡 Our Response

The FMA Workforce & Creative Development Institute delivers structured certificate programs in Digital Literacy, Language Development, and Creative Music Production — each with defined curricula, assessments, and Certificates of Completion. Stipend-based training reduces financial barriers.

Target Population	Youth ages 16–30, immigrants, career changers, adults with limited digital skills
Geographic Focus	Edison & Newark, NJ; expandable to additional counties
Format	8–12 week certificate programs, 2 sessions/week, 48–72 contact hours
Delivery	In-person with computer lab/studio access; hybrid options available
Credential	FMA Certificate of Completion (per program)

🎓 Certificate Programs Offered

Digital Literacy Program — 8 weeks covering computer basics through cloud-based workplace tools
Language Development Program — 10 weeks of workplace English/Spanish proficiency training
Creative Music Production — 12 weeks at the Christtown Records Academy with studio access

80%+Program Completion Rate

70%Demonstrate Skill Gains

60%Employment Within 6 Months

90%+Participant Satisfaction

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Program 3

🎵 Performing Arts

Christtown Records Academy — Creative Career Development Through Music

📋 The Need

Young adults in underserved communities have limited access to affordable, structured training in music production, audio engineering, and the music business. While creative talent exists in abundance, pathways from artistic passion to sustainable careers remain inaccessible due to cost and lack of mentorship.

💡 Our Response

The Christtown Records Academy provides intensive, hands-on training in music production, audio engineering, songwriting, and music business. Participants gain access to professional studio equipment and industry mentorship, culminating in a public showcase of original work.

Target Population	Aspiring musicians, producers, and audio engineers ages 16–30
Format	12-week intensive, 2 sessions/week (3 hours each), 72 contact hours
Delivery	In-person with recording studio and production equipment access
Credential	FMA Certificate of Completion — Creative Music Production

2+Original Tracks Per Participant

85%DAW Proficiency

100%Showcase Participation

60%+Continue Creative Careers

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Program 4

📻 Media & Broadcasting

Radio Trinidad — 24/7 Faith-Based Media Reaching Communities Worldwide

📋 The Need

Spanish-speaking diaspora communities lack access to faith-based media that speaks to their cultural and spiritual identity. Commercial media rarely addresses spiritual formation, community building, and cultural preservation needs of immigrant populations.

💡 Our Response

Radio Trinidad operates as a 24/7 faith-based broadcasting platform delivering music, prayer, reflection, and community programming worldwide. F.M.A. Media produces podcasts, video content, and digital evangelization materials across YouTube, social media, and streaming platforms.

Target Population	Spanish-speaking diaspora, faith communities, digital audiences worldwide
Geographic Focus	Global digital reach; local programming for NJ/Northeast US
Format	Continuous 24/7 broadcasting; weekly podcasts; monthly video productions
Current Shows	Pincel de María · Ecos de la Eternidad · The Journey with Aliyah Arias
Delivery	Online streaming, social media, YouTube, podcast platforms

5,000+Monthly Listeners (Year 1)

30+Hours Content Monthly

20%QoQ Engagement Growth

10+Trained Volunteer Producers

Listen to Radio Trinidad → Explore F.M.A. Media →

Program 5

🤲 Humanitarian Aid

Extrema Pobreza Onboard — Direct Service to the Most Vulnerable

📋 The Need

Poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, and lack of healthcare remain persistent challenges for vulnerable populations in New Jersey and across Latin America. Immigrant families and undocumented individuals often fall through government safety nets and face compounding barriers to accessing services.

💡 Our Response

Extrema Pobreza Onboard provides direct humanitarian assistance — hot meals, clothing, medicine, hygiene supplies, and spiritual support — through regular community meal services, seasonal distribution drives, and international mission trips to communities in extreme poverty.

Target Population	Homeless individuals, low-income families, undocumented immigrants, communities in extreme poverty
Geographic Focus	Newark & Edison, NJ; Dominican Republic, Haiti, Latin America
Format	Year-round service; monthly meals; quarterly drives; annual mission trips
Delivery	In-person community service, mobile outreach, international mission deployment

1,000+Meals Served Monthly

500+Quarterly Supply Recipients

2–4International Trips/Year

50+Active Volunteers

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