IWC SERVED 11K PEOPLE SO FAR IN 2024
The IWC served 11,002 people between January and July 2024. The 2024 monthly average is 1,366. In July 2024 alone, the IWC served 1,439 individuals at the bus station and airport…
10TH ANNIVERSARY – BE INSPIRED BY IMMIGRANT AND VOLUNTEER STORIES (Coming Soon)
As part of the IWC 10th Anniversary Celebration, IWC will be publishing a book of 70+ stories tentatively titled, Traveling Mercies: Encounters with Asylum Seekers in San Antonio. The stories…
IWC 10TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION!
Enjoy a free concert honoring 10 years of IWC and those who have labored for its mission, featuring the South Texas Symphonic Orchestra (Ronnie Sanders, Conductor). Enjoy classic works by…
10TH ANNIVERSARY ADVOCACY CONFERENCE – “A CALL TO JUSTICE AND ACTION – THE NEXT 10 YEARS”
IWC will be co-hosting with Texas Impact an informational and training conference focused on advocating for immigration issues with elected state and local leaders. The conference, titled IWC: A Call to Justice and Action…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS FOR HAITIANS
Are you Haitian? Have you been living in the US since before June 3, 2024? Do you currently not have legal permanent residence status (green card holder)? You may be…
FILM BY IWC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR HONORED BY BEXAR COUNTY
Cpl. Jorge “JV” Villarreal serving during his tour in Afghanistan. On July 9, the film “American Sons” was honored by the Bexar County, Texas, Board of Commissioners. IWC Communication Director…
IWC MEMBERS ATTEND SA STANDS YEARLY RETREAT
IWC Advocacy Committee Chair Yvonne Dilling (second row, far right), and Sandra Torres, IWC bus station volunteer (first row, second from left) participated in the SA Stands yearly retreat. IWC’s Advocacy…
LIVE FROM THE BORDER WITH IWC CHAIR KATIE MYERS
Katie Myers, Chair of the Interfaith Welcoming Committee and facilitator of the Mid-Texas Welcoming Committee will be hosting the first “Live from the Border!” summer education series on July 10…
IWC SERVED ALMOST 7K PEOPLE SO FAR IN 2024
The IWC served 6,930 people between January and May 2024. The 2024 monthly average is 1,386. In May 2024 alone, the IWC served 1,952 individuals at the bus station and…
Changing the Narrative: A Firsthand Account from a Venezuelan Migrant
At the Interfaith Welcome Coalition, we are committed to sharing the voices of those we serve. Today, we bring you a firsthand account of a Venezuelan migrant who experienced the…