Creative Kids

05/27/2026

Honored and grateful to and Jonathan Bonfiglio for capturing the heart of Creative Kids and the spirit of our almost three-decade journey. Thank you for telling our story with such care and for celebrating the young artists, families, and community who continue to inspire this work every day. Article can be found on Glasstire.com

05/07/2026

The most deserving family who have turned pain into purpose.

Congratulations to the Cisneros Family! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for Creative Kids. Alex’s memory continues to live on through your work.❤️

The Cisneros family of El Paso – Oscar, Yolanda and Adrian – has been named Texas Volunteer Family of the Year after spending nearly two decades helping children heal through art following the loss of their son Alex to cancer.

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04/30/2026

Some of the most profound acts of service come from the deepest places of love. This
, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards honored a family whose grief became a gift to countless others.

and First Lady Cecilia Abbott recognized Oscar, Yolanda & Adrian Cisneros of El Paso, recipients of the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Family of the Year Award at a ceremony held at the Governor’s Mansion. This award is the state’s highest honor for volunteerism.

After losing their young son Alex to cancer, the Cisneros family turned their sorrow into service. Inspired by the joy Alex experienced at the Creative Kids hospital art program, the family began volunteering weekly with Project RAP — supporting children who have experienced trauma in El Paso. For 18 years, through patient guidance and creative expression, they have helped young people process fear, rebuild confidence, and find moments of healing. Every child they support carries forward a piece of Alex’s spirit.

Their compassion, born from personal loss, has become a wellspring of hope for families across El Paso.

Congratulations to the Cisneros family .cisneros.01 .cisneros.3174 — your love for Alex lives on in every child you serve. ❤️

04/28/2026

Our Creative Kids Project ABLE participants are ready to shine! 🎨✨

Join us for their spring art exhibition in San Elizario and support our young artists all while celebrating their creativity, talent, and ability.

Project ABLE is funded by the Paso del Norte Health Foundation Healthy Kids Initative in partnership with and San Elizario ISD.

📍 San Elizario Administration Building
🗓️ Thursday, April 30th
⏰ 4:30-6:30

04/24/2026

The most incredible family who have turned pain into purpose. 💕

El Pasoans Oscar, Yolanda, and Adrian Cisneros will visit the Texas Governor’s Mansion next week to receive the Volunteer Family of the Year Award.

Read more: https://kvia.com/news/top-stories/2026/04/24/good-vibes-only-el-paso-family-earns-volunteer-family-award-to-be-honored-by-governor-next-week/

04/19/2026

Open Hearts Foundation truly embodies the spirit of its name. Founded by Jane Seymour, Creative Kids co-founders Andrea and Stephen Ingle were honored with the Open Hearts Award at the Open Hearts Gala—an unforgettable evening graciously hosted by Jane Seymour in her beautiful home in Malibu.

She presented the award recognizing their impact and commitment to the arts and youth in the Borderplex region of El Paso and Southern New Mexico ensuring that young participants have access to the arts as a powerful tool for healing while addressing mental health challenges and the many traumas our youth face.

The incredible team of the Open Hearts Foundation worked tirelessly to ensure it was extraordinary weekend filled with connection, warmth and generosity and was a profound reminder of the power of purpose and just how far it can reach. ❤️

04/16/2026

We are beyond excited to finally be able to share this incredible news! 🎉

Some of the most profound acts of service come from the deepest places of love. This
, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards honor a family whose grief became a gift to countless others.

are recognizing Oscar, Yolanda & Adrian Cisneros of El Paso, recipients of the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Family of the Year Award! The state’s highest honor for volunteerism.

After losing their young son Alex to cancer, the Cisneros family turned their sorrow into service. Inspired by the joy Alex experienced at the Creative Kids hospital art program, the family began volunteering weekly with Project RAP — supporting children who have experienced trauma in El Paso. For 18 years, through patient guidance and creative expression, they have helped young people process fear, rebuild confidence, and find moments of healing. Every child they support carries forward a piece of Alex’s spirit.

Their compassion, born from personal loss, has become a wellspring of hope for families across El Paso.

Congratulations to the Cisneros family .cisneros.01 .cisneros.3174 — your love for Alex lives on in every child you serve. 💕

03/22/2026

The growth into New Mexico continues!

We are thrilled to announce that our Transformative Art Program is officially launching at the Dona Ana County Juvenile Detention Facility this week. 🎨

Our mission is built on the belief that creativity is a vehicle for change and a shift in perspectives. Under the guidance of teaching artists Mary Diesel and Alyssa Robles, we are providing these young individuals with the tools to reimagine their futures through art.

We look forward to sharing the impact of this expansion soon.

03/06/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director and Co-Founder -Drea Gates-Ingle for being honored as a 2026 Changemaker. She has spent three decades leading our nationally recognized creative youth development program where she has championed the transformative power of the arts.

Drea has dedicated her career to building a sanctuary for youth across the El Paso and Southern New Mexico border region. Under her leadership, Creative Kids provides vital creative healing for pediatric oncology patients, under-resourced and incarcerated youth, as well as families navigating the aftermath of the August 3rd tragedy. We commend her for her lifelong commitment to turning adversity into possibility.

02/14/2026

Love is in the Art – Part II 🎨💘

Our older students in our Saturday Studio reimagined Valentine’s Day through art - where sweet meets street inspired by the bold style of Banksy. 🖤