Santa Cruz Training Programs

01/14/2026

Another family recipe! Our founder, Mrs. Coppola, taught our members to make these when they were teenagers (over 50 years ago). They had a little oven and would make them for fun.

https://santacruztrainingprogramsinc.com/la-castellana-cafe-bakery/

01/13/2026

If low or no vision is becoming part of your life, here's a good resource to finding support.

Paths to Literacy What I Shared with a Parent who Didn’t Know Where to Start. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

01/13/2026

Here are 10 common courtesies to offer people who are blind, an article by Braille Works. Below is the list, but click the link to read the full article.
1. Offer help
2. Assist, don't push.
3. Communicate when you're leaving.
4. Give helpful directions.
5. Don't change your vocabulary.
6. Don't pet the pooch.
7. Tell them what's for dinner.
8. Leave things where they are.
9. No sight, no limits.
10. Skip the emojis.

Show courtesy to the blind. A list of the 10 most common courtesies to exhibit when spending time with people who are blind.

01/11/2026

This week's specials are:

Monday: Gallina Pinta (bean, beef & hominy soup)
Tuesday: Estofado de Pollo (stewed chicken)
Wednesday: Milanesa (breaded and fried steak)
Thursday: Pastel Azteca (chicken tortilla casserole)
Friday: Torta de Pierna (pork leg sandwich)

To learn more about SCTP and look at the full menus quickly, take a peek at our mini website: https://tinyurl.com/miniSCTP

01/08/2026

Want to do good in your neighborhood? Like plants? Like to eat? Cookies? We got all those. Plan a trip over to SCTP and visit the plant nursery and cafe. Here's our "everything you need to know" guide to plan your trip. Bring a friend!

Here's a mini guide to SCTP and menus:
https://santacruztrainingprograms.carrd.co/

Address for both: 71 E La Castellana Dr, Nogales, Az.
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am-2:30pm
Questions: 520-287-5421

Card 1: A beautiful succulent plant arranged enticingly in front of the Cafe doors.

Card 2: Plan your trip tip #1: Since the plant nursery is next to the cafe, what do you want for brunch? Who gets to come along? What size plants are you looking for?

Card 3: Plan your trip tip #2: Gear up, grab the good walking shoes and water bottle for the drive. Find Morley Ave in Nogales, Az. If you're in Mexico, you missed a turn! Find La Castellana Dr and go on down the street. La Castellana Cafe and Nayo's Plant Nursery are right next to each other.

Card 4: Plan your trip tip #3: Relax and enjoy the plants, food, and people. Learn more about SCTP while you're here, make friends, make memories, and make an impact in our community. The plant nursery and cafe are job training programs run by SCTP, a nonprofit that helps people with special needs learn work, social and life skills. All sales go back to SCTP and its mission.

01/08/2026

Happy new year! Take the edge off and soften the corners with some of our cookies. All made from scratch in the bakery sharing a wall with the Cafe. You can peek over the door and see what they're up to. You can order from the door, too.

Pastry platters come in two sizes: medium ($20) and large ($30). It's best to order early in the week, so the bakers can save your cookies before they'
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01/07/2026

Get ready... get set... go! Exercise at DTTA is starting the year right for our friends. Thank you, Coach Dulce, for volunteering your time and sharing your motivation to keep moving for healthy hearts and minds!

01/07/2026

It's a furry morning at The Santa Fe Ranch Foundation. Thank you for helping us learn how to care for the chickens and how to pet our furry friends with gentleness. So sweet!

01/06/2026

Happy birthday, Luis, Daniel, and Iram! We hope your new year is full of blessings, new friendships, and lots of fun!

01/05/2026

We're back and making things shine! Our weekly specials are:

Monday: Closed for cleaning
Tuesday: Pollo teriyaki
Wednesday: Bistec Ranchero (ranch style steak)
Thursday: Hamburguesa Santa Cruz
Friday: Carne en su jugo (sliced flank steak)

Visit https://tinyurl.com/miniSCTP to see our menus and learn more about SCTP.

01/03/2026

Have you heard of ALTCS? It's short for Arizona Long Term Care System. If you're curious about it or want to learn a little bit more about it, AHCCCS created a video about it. The video explains who can qualify and what kind of services are covered under the program.

Episode 2: AHCCCS Explains… ALTCS, the Arizona Long Term Care System. Learn who qualifies for ALTCS and the services covered under the program.Learn more at ...