IWC HIRES FIRST VOLUNTEER RECRUITER – MOLLY HARDWICK
The Interfaith Welcome Coalition (IWC) is pleased to announce the selection of Molly Hardwick as our first Volunteer Recruiter. As volunteers are the heartbeat of IWC, Molly’s job is to…
“If you’re in the border security business, you sell fear.”
Spot, a robotic dog developed by Boston Dynamics that has deployed with U.S. Special Operations, is a crowd favorite at the expo. photo by Christopher Lee/TEXAS OBSERVER Then read this eye-opening article about last…
UMC video highlights long-time IWC volunteer experience
Rio Texas Video taken at the Rio Texas (United Methodist) Annual Conference where Katie Myers shares her experiences as a long-time volunteer with the IWC.
Church responds after mass death of migrants (Katie Myers quoted)
Katie Myers is quoted in this thoughtful article by the United Methodist Church about the deaths of migrants in a semi-trailer in San Antonio. Key points: United Methodists are responding…
Easy to Use Videos on the Right to Seek Asylum
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) just released four short videos explaining the right to seek asylum. They are very easy to understand and easy to share. I particularly…
“AMERICAN SCAR”: THE ENVIRONMENTAL TRAGEDY OF THE BORDER WALL (13 min. documentary)
The border wall was touted as a matter of national security, yet has proven ineffectual in preventing border crossings. Exempt from regulations including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water and Clean Air…
GROCERY TOTES & ZAPATITOS (little shoes)
by Dana Clark I heard through the grapevine that many of the migrants carried their supplies in grocery bags which soon tore. Neighbors and friends helped me collect sturdy shopping bags,…
WHAT’S THE REAL COST OF OPERATION LONE STAR?
As election day nears, Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to declare the influx of immigrants and asylum seekers at the border an “invasion,” opening up the possibility of military action…