Dear Friends,

We’re honored to participate in the 11th annual El Paso Giving Day on October 15th! As the hashtag suggests, #ElPasoGivingDay is all about local generosity, supporting nonprofits like Abara that are rooted right here in the borderlands.

For us, it’s a day to dream big and stand in solidarity with those along migrant pathways. This year, we’re aiming to raise $25,000 to support our direct humanitarian work in Ciudad Juárez, MX as well as our ongoing operations.

Abara exists to create hospitable spaces for learning, dialogue, and connection, bringing people together beyond the headlines to rehumanize conversations about migration. On the ground, our Juárez team collaborates widely in the city as it works to meet the needs of those arriving at the border, those stuck in Ciudad Juarez, and those returned from the US.

Your gift helps provide essentials like groceries, utility bill support for shelters and individuals, support for our English, Computer, Guitar, and Art classes–everything needed to provide holistic accompaniment to the migrant community in Juárez, while also fueling the work of our teammates walking alongside them.

As part of this year’s effort, we’re inviting 200 people to give $50 each to support the Huellas Initative–a crucial milestone within our larger $25,000 goal. Huellas, Spanish for fingerprints or footprints, encompasses our adult classes, which are skills based, empowerment focused, and community building for families resettling in Ciudad Juárez.

Will you help us reach our $25,000 goal? Every gift, big or small, makes an immediate impact. Thank you for giving, sharing, and participating along with us. If you have any questions, simply reply to abarasupport@abara.org

Peace & Gratitude,

Team Abara