Prayer Flag Fundraiser by UPC in memory of Rev. Kelly Allen
University Presbyterian Church is fundraising for backpacks for asylum seekers at the bus station and airport. A suggested donation of $20 will fund the purchase of three backpacks filled…
A VIDEO HOMAGE TO SR. SHARON
“Sharon—that quiet, little woman, she’s something else. She’s got a backbone you wouldn’t believe. She’s tough.” ~ Rebecca Flores, long-time IWC volunteer Sr. Sharon Altendorf, a former IWC Board…
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LOAVES AND FISHES
IWC has an urgent need for volunteers to join the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Lunch Delivery team. This team delivers lunches every morning during the week. Visit our volunteer page…
IWC SERVED ALMOST 22K PEOPLE SO FAR IN 2023
In July 2023, the IWC served 3,252 individuals at the bus station and airport. The vast majority were assisted at the bus station. The total served between January and July…
GENERAL MEETING FEATURED SPEAKER – YOU
A thank-you note sent to IWC by a young girl. This month, let’s listen to each other! What about our work inspires you and keeps you coming back to the…
LAURA VARELA HIRED AS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR (contractor)
The Interfaith Welcome Coalition (IWC) is pleased to announce that Laura Varela has been hired as our Communications Director (Contractor) to assist with the creation, organization, and editing of communication…
MINERVA BRIONES AND MARIO PERALTA HIRED AS WELCOMING ASSOCIATES
Interfaith Welcome Coalition (IWC) is pleased to announce that Mario Peralta and Minerva Briones have been hired as our new Welcoming Associates. The Welcoming Associates have the crucial responsibilities of…
IWC SEEKS DOWNTOWN STAFF COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)
The Interfaith Welcoming Committee seeks a Downtown Staff Coordinator (part-time) to help with the following crucial responsibilities. Ensure efficient, mission-aligned work from Welcoming Associates by providing the following support and…
IWC’S COORDINATING DIRECTOR GIVES RADIO INTERVIEW ON IMMIGRATION
Tori Salas, Interfaith Welcome Coalition Coordinating Director, was one of the guest speakers on Texas Public Radio’s The Source on May 10. Salas joined with Rep Greg Casar, Democrat TX-CD-35 and…
STATEMENT FROM BISHOPS OF US COMMUNITIES ALONG THE US – MEXICO BORDER
The bishops of communities in the United States along the southwest border have issued a statement in response to the developing situation of a large number of migrants at the…