Association Casa Adobe

Our mission is simple but powerful: to be good neighbors. Neighbors are human and nonhuman. Neighbors share streets and, also, watershed. So being good neighbors requires caring for people and caring for place, our urban environment, the river that irrigates it, as well as mountain springs. Being good neighbors requires attention to the young and the old, to long-time residents and to people who pass by. Being good neighbors means conserving, cleaning up, restoring, recovering life and relationships broken by neglect, conflict, and indifference. This is what the Casa Adobe Association is all about.

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Our journey

Since 2013, the Casa Adobe Association has been working to create spaces for comprehensive exchange between people and their environment. Over the years, we have achieved important milestones in:

  • Community organizing

  • Creative educational opportunities

  • Ecological justice

  • Accompaniment to migrants and refugees

     

Our work is constant and grows organically. Each achievement drives us to continue forward and face new challenges with renewed determination.

Our dreams

We envision a future in which nature and community harmoniously intertwine: children enjoying the river, trees blossoming in previously degraded places, families sharing moments in green spaces, migratory birds and human beings finding places of rest and restoration; and visitors committed to the conservation and care of the environment.

Our values


We are guided by a set of core values ​​that underpin everything we do:

Community: We believe in the power of community, where people support and lift each other in pursuit of a common purpose.

Environmental management: Our responsibility to care for and preserve the environment is the basis of our identity.

Cultural exchange: We celebrate diversity and embrace cultural exchanges that break down barriers and foster understanding.

Spiritual Connection: Our work is deeply spiritual and reflects our reverence for creation and our role as stewards of the Earth.

Our team

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Our team thrives through collaboration. We work in unison to fulfill our mission of “being good neighbors,” a mission that embraces the care of humanity and the environment. We believe that the key to success lies in harmonious cooperation. Each team member brings their unique expertise from social entrepreneurship and law, to theology, and wildlife advocacy. These components make us a dynamic force for positive change.

Our collective commitment to community conservation, restoration, and well-being, drives us forward. Together, we have achieved important milestones in community participation, education, ecological justice and support for migrants and refugees. Our unwavering unity and shared passion for the well- being of the Earth drive us to create a more just and vibrant world.

Meet our team

James Padilla DeBorst
Emprendedor social, con una sólida trayectoria en la fundación de múltiples organizaciones sin fines de lucro, aporta una gran experiencia al campo. James es altamente capacitado en planificación estratégica, redacción de solicitudes de subvenciones, negociación y resolución de conflictos.
James Padilla DeBorstCoordinación
Migo Alvarez
Defensor comprometido de la vida silvestre y la ecología tropical. Con una vasta experiencia en empresas hoteleras y turísticas, así como en educación ambiental, aporta una combinación única de conocimientos.
Migo AlvarezJusticia ecológica
Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Teóloga, practicante, educadora y oradora cautivadora reconocida mundialmente con una rica trayectoria de compromiso que abarca décadas en América Latina. También se desempeña como miembro valioso de la junta directiva de ACA.
Ruth Padilla DeBorstComunicaciones
Yuni Ortiz
Yuni es una educadora muy capacitada y creativa que lidera todos los programas educativos de ACA, centrándose principalmente en los niños, también ocupa el prestigioso puesto de presidenta de ACA.
Yuni OrtizArea educativa
Luis Paulino Madrigal
Luis Paulino, abogado consumado y organizador comunitario natural. Originario de Santa Rosa, tiene profundas raíces en el barrio y es ampliamente reconocido y respetado por sus residentes.
Luis Paulino MadrigalMovilización comunitaria
Marivi Agostini
Es una administradora competente que posee habilidades excepcionales en gestión y hospitalidad. Desempeña un papel fundamental en la supervisión de nuestras iniciativas para inmigrantes.
Marivi AgostiniMigración y Refugio

Board of directors

Yuni Ortiz
Yuni OrtizPresidente
Gilbert Montero
Gilbert MonteroVocal
Ruth Padilla DeBorst
Ruth Padilla DeBorstVice presidente
Heidi Michelsen
Heidi MichelsenFiscal
Donald Murillo
Donald MurilloTesorero
Mía Umaña
Mía UmañaSecretaria
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