“I feel very humble and little when I try to serve the people of El Paso and the Southwest, knowing the bigness of their hearts.”
– Kathleen Moore in a letter to a donor more than 80 years ago

A tradition of service almost as old as the age of flight, El Paso Center for Children began as an orphanage in 1919. We have been a support to thousands of families and children for over a hundred years. Our services have evolved and grown, and yet they remain all free, all the time! We continue to innovate, connecting with people in-person, by phone, virtually, or through social media. There are so many more people looking to us for support–you are why we are here!

A Soft Place to Land

• The only Youth Emergency Shelter serving runaway, homeless, exploited, and foster youth in West Texas
• For young adults between 18-24 years of age and experiencing hardship, help with basic needs, case management, housing for those who qualify, and more.
• A Drop-In Center and Street Outreach program for youth and young adults ages 11-24 years who are experiencing homelessness or need other supports
• Youth and family counseling – Support, counseling, and skills training to school-age children and youth ages 6-17 dealing with bullying, abuse, violence, anxiety, and more.
• System navigation to help individuals and families find the services that meet their expressed needs
• Free workshops for parents and caregivers to relax, reflect and talk about the joys and challenges of raising a family
• Support groups, counseling, and other resources for victims of crime, many of whom have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault
• Early childhood services include parenting classes, counseling, case management, basic needs assistance, and home visiting services.
• A Family Resource Center features parent education, child development activities, resource library, basic needs assistance for families, community events, and more.

Just Plane Good for the Community

It is our mission to empower youth and families to brave adversity and conflict through constantly evolving, innovative, programs in order to co-create a brighter future. Your support can make a difference in providing one of these critical services. You could be helping a child cope with grief and loss, or ensuring a teenager or young adult has a safe place to sleep, a hot meal, and a warm welcome.

Gaining Altitude

Our goal is to raise $45,000 to meet the needs of our friends and neighbors in El Paso who trust us to assist them during challenging times. Our donation boxes represent typical costs in our programs, and we promise to use your gift where it’s needed most. Any donations made will be utilized for any of the items listed.

Full Throttle

We are ready to do the work; our flight plan is set. As a donor, you can help youth and families face adversity and overcome life’s turbulence. When your donation is combined with our hard work, our families’ futures can take off and…

Soar Like Never Before!

Giving Day donations to the Center will be generously matched up to $10,000 by the Judy and Kirk Robison Foundation, up to $7,500 by the Melinda and Meyer Marcus Family Foundation, and up to $5,000 by the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation.