San Antonio City Council approves emergency funding to help migrants
Read the full San Antonio Express-News article here. Reporter: Silvia Foster-Frau
Walk in Love border tour starts in San Antonio
“The humanitarian crisis on the border has drawn Episcopal church leaders from across the country to San Antonio, where they’ve begun what they’re calling the Walk in Love border tour.”…
Volunteers ‘just helping’ immigrants
December 11, 2018 @ 06:34 AM “The cold, cramped storeroom at the West Side church on Monday was buzzing with activity: nearly two dozen people hauling boxes and stuffing backpacks…
Asylum seekers receive warm welcome in McAllen, Texas | Presbyterian Mission Agency
They may have been traveling for days or even weeks, but immigrants hoping to start new lives in the U.S. are finding a bright spot in their long and difficult…
Fleeing Gangs, Central American Families Surge Toward U.S
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/13/world/americas/fleeing-gangs-central-american-families-surge-toward-us.html?_r=0
Seeking Asylum Inside the Immigration Maze (from Rivard Report)
A great article from ROCÍO GUENTHER at the Rivard Report, which highlights stories from Casa RAICES.
Remembering Kelly Allen
The People and Ministries of University Presbyterian Church September newsletter had a tribute for Kelly Allen and we wanted to share it. “The loss of Kelly has affected us all,…
Released Immigration Detainees Find Support At Greyhound Bus Station
Listen to the whole story on Texas Public Radio. The Downtown San Antonio Greyhound bus station is a bustling place. Built in 1945 it’s the second oldest operating bus station…