Thursday, May 28, 2009

Exploring Justice Work in El Paso

On Thursday I stayed in El Paso to make contact with several organizations working on the US side of the Border. I'm meeting people and exploring future immersion experiences for Warren Wilson students, and investigating possible internships for students. (And, I'm continuing my own learning.)

The word of the day is, INSPIRED! I am so inspired by the men and women who have devoted their lives and careers to this work. (And, might I add - go SISTERS! Nuns ROCK!)

Here are some of the organizations I learned more about today. (Click on the link to go to their websites)

Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services
, the only full-service immigration legal aid clinic serving low-income immigrants and refugees residing in the southwestern United States.

Annunciation House
is committed to accompany the migrant, homeless, and economically vulnerable peoples of the border region through hospitality, advocacy, and education.

This is Sister Maureen of Centro Mujeres de la Esperanza, a multicultural and faith based community in the border region that has been empowering women for 15 years.

West Cosgrove runs Casa Puente, an organization that offers a border immersion program focusing on the issues of global economics and immigration.


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