TUCSON – Nersa Morimoto has participated in CreSer’s weekly support group, “Una Tacita de Té Para El Alma” (A Cup of Tea for the Soul), since October. Through the group, she has found women she can confide in, trust and be herself around.
That was Imelda Esquer’s goal when she first started CreSer last February. She wanted to create a space where families could feel safe being themselves, celebrating their culture and getting the resources they need to thrive. After working as a program manager running several programs for the Latino community in Tucson, Esquer decided to branch out on her own and create something for the Spanish-speaking community.
The nonprofit provides free basic computer classes, three levels of English classes, two annual community health fairs and two active support groups, where guest experts talk to members about financial, social, emotional, physical and romantic health, among other topics. Whether a person is looking to obtain their GED, find a job or find community, CreSer finds a way to make those connections…