I am the proud daughter of immigrants. I have seen firsthand how immigrants not only make our country better, but they are truly the bedrock of our country. I have been committed to pursuing these issues academically, professionally and personally throughout my life.

What we are seeing in our country today, from the border to cities and beyond, is an attack on human dignity and a complete disregard for the rule of law and due process.

My Catholic faith drives me to fight for justice for all. It’s the greatest gift I have ever received.

As the Communications Officer for Hope Border Institute and former Research & Policy Fellow, I have seen the impact of Hope’s work firsthand. I am proud to be affiliated to an organization that not only fights for the rights of migrants, but even more fights for human dignity.

Many of us around the country are asking ourselves – how can we help?

This El Paso Giving Day, I encourage you to give your own granito de arena, your grain of sand. Your contribution, no matter how small or large, helps us to continue to do the amazing work that we do.

With love,

Astrid