José facilitates the Natural Helpers program including supporting NH mentors as they provide leadership and outreach to their respective communities.  José has also provided key administrative oversight for VEC’s Covid-19 vaccine clinics and distribution of financial assistance to individuals who lost income due to the pandemic. Born and raised in East Los Angeles, José was the son of a pastor, and moved to Aurora in 2001. He’s been working with at-risk youth for about 20 years and founded his own urban ministry in Aurora, having served as pastor of Iglesia Casa de Restauración for the past seven years.  José also serves as a mentor for other Hispanic pastors across Colorado.