Artesanias Nueva Vida is an independent organization founded by Maynor Hernandez Ajcalón to help Young adolescents earn income to supplement their education.
Artesanias Nueva Vida Works with locally grown lumber to craft their products,including bowls, serving spoons,tea spoons, salad serving utensils, picture frames and other specialty products.

The group consists of five members and have worked for the past four years with various adolescents who work outside the home to support their families, including young shoe shine boys who work in the local park.
The name Artesaanias Nueva Vida means New Life Artists and symbolizes a new life for the members of the group.