{"id":346924,"date":"2025-05-29T17:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T21:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=346924"},"modified":"2025-06-02T19:56:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T23:56:52","slug":"todo-nuevo-solidario-collects-142-tons-of-food-in-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/todo-nuevo-solidario-collects-142-tons-of-food-in-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"Todo Nuevo Solidario Collects 142 Tons of Food in Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">On <strong>Saturday, May 24th,<\/strong> starting at 3 PM, the Colombian capital hosted a historic event: <strong><em>Todo Nuevo Solidario<\/em><\/strong>. Held at the <strong>Nemesio Camacho El Camp\u00edn Stadium in Bogot\u00e1,<\/strong> the gathering attracted 34,100 participants, far surpassing the previous attendance record of 12,000 from the last edition. Promoted by The Universal Church, the event combined artistic expressions, faith, and solidarity, creating a day of hope and transformation.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/category\/unisocial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Unisocial<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u2014a community outreach project of The Universal Church\u2014organized a major campaign that resulted in the collection of 142 tons of non-perishable food. This food will be distributed to vulnerable families across Colombia. Bishop Alberto Le\u00e3o, who oversees the evangelistic work of The Universal Church in Colombia, emphasized that through Unisocial\u2019s initiatives, over 52,000 families have already benefited. He attended the event alongside his wife, Manuela Le\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-346926 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.14.07-300x194.jpeg\" alt=\"Todo Nuevo Solidario Collects 142 Tons of Food in Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.14.07-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.14.07-768x498.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.14.07-318x206.jpeg 318w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.14.07.jpeg 1018w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Early in the day, groups from various cities in Colombia gathered around the stadium. The program kicked off with performances by marching bands from local schools, followed by creative and inspiring presentations by young performers from <em><strong>Mega Dance 2025<\/strong><\/em>, organized by the <strong><em>FJU <\/em><\/strong>(also known as <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/category\/ypg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Youth Power Group<\/strong><\/a><\/span>) at the same venue. A Colombian dance group also showcased a choreography featuring over 100 dancers. Local and national authorities were present at the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Transformative Message<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The most reflective moment of <strong><em>Todo Nuevo Solidario<\/em><\/strong> was led by Bishop Julio Freitas, who oversees the evangelistic work of The Universal Church in Argentina. On a missionary visit to Colombia with his wife, Viviane Freitas, he shared a message of faith with those present, highlighting the power of God to rescue lives from darkness and make everything new.<\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-346927 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.07.25-1024x644-1-300x189.jpeg\" alt=\"Todo Nuevo Solidario Collects 142 Tons of Food in Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.07.25-1024x644-1-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.07.25-1024x644-1-768x483.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.07.25-1024x644-1-318x200.jpeg 318w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-16.07.25-1024x644-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u201cGod brought us to the Camp\u00edn stadium to experience the Light of Life. No matter our emotional, physical, or spiritual state, there is a way out when we place our faith in the Almighty,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 he declared. The bishop also led a prayer for the healing and protection of families, discussing themes such as forgiveness and inner transformation: <strong><em>\u201cIf anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new,\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 he reminded attendees.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-346928 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Todo-Nuevo-Solidario-24.5-2-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Todo Nuevo Solidario Collects 142 Tons of Food in Colombia\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Todo-Nuevo-Solidario-24.5-2-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Todo-Nuevo-Solidario-24.5-2-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Todo-Nuevo-Solidario-24.5-2-1024x768-1-318x239.jpg 318w, https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/Todo-Nuevo-Solidario-24.5-2-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>For Bishop Alberto, <strong><em>Todo Nuevo Solidario<\/em><\/strong> instilled a renewed sense of hope among Colombians: <em>\u201cI saw happiness in the faces of those in need, knowing that there is a God who can solve everything,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 he stated. <em>\u201cThe impact of the event on the country is tremendous. Never before has an institution achieved such numbers: 142 tons of non-perishable food in a single day.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 He also mentioned that more social initiatives are planned: <em>\u201cThe next step is to extend this action to major cities and states, spreading the message of hope and salvation throughout Colombia.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Evangelistic Work in Colombia<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Universal Church is currently present in 148 countries. If you would like to learn more about its evangelistic work in Colombia, visit their <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iglesiauniversal.colombia?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Instagram (click here).<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Get Involved<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you\u2019re interested in participating in the next <strong>Unisocial<\/strong> event in your community or would like to join a future project, visit any location of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and speak with a pastor. For more information, call\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-888-332-4141.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; On Saturday, May 24th, starting at 3 PM, the Colombian capital hosted a historic event: Todo Nuevo Solidario. Held at the Nemesio Camacho El Camp\u00edn Stadium in Bogot\u00e1, the gathering attracted 34,100 participants, far surpassing the previous attendance record of 12,000 from the last edition. 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