❤️ El Paso captured my heart when my family was stationed at Ft. Bliss in 2013. That first two-year assignment instilled in us a dream of returning to this incredible community. In 2023, when orders brought us back to El Paso from Germany, my husband and I knew this was our chance to make it our permanent home. My personal goal was not just to settle here, but to actively contribute to the community in a meaningful and impactful way.

I felt a strong calling to get involved with an organization dedicated to supporting the immigrant community, particularly those who are often marginalized and attacked. Volunteering at shelters was a starting point, and through that experience, I discovered the Hope Border Institute. In August of 2024, I was deeply honored to join the HOPE staff as assistant to the executive director.

✨ I am incredibly grateful for the vital work of the Hope Border Institute. We are living out the gospel by being on the front lines, caring for those who are most vulnerable. Through powerful advocacy and compassionate humanitarian efforts, HOPE embodies the call to love our neighbors in a very real and tangible way.

So many people today are searching for ways to help those harmed by current policies and actions. Supporting HOPE is a direct and impactful way to make a difference. Your generosity will empower us to continue our crucial work of advocating for more humane policies and providing care for those living in fear.

🏈 This El Paso Giving Day, I invite you to join us in making a profound difference by investing in the mission and work of the Hope Border Institute. Together, we can build a more just and compassionate border community!

With a heart full of hope,

Monica