EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Estrella del Paso received a grant of $25,000 awarded by the Border Refugee Assistance Fund, a joint initiative of Bishop Mark J. Seitz and the Hope Border Institute, Estrella del Paso said in a news release.
The organization says the funding comes in response to recent federal funding cuts that have “threatened critical legal services” for migrants in the El Paso area.
“This grant will allow Estrella del Paso to continue providing no-cost legal representation, Know Your Rights workshops, and advocacy support for immigrants navigating a complex and often hostile legal system. The funding will sustain urgent response efforts at a time when the need for legal protection at the border is more urgent than ever,” the organization said.
“Every act to welcome and protect those who migrate is an act of faith. By supporting Estrella del Paso in this urgent moment, we are living out our Gospel call to stand with the vulnerable and ensure that hope and justice remain alive at our border,” said Bishop Seitz.
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