The humanitarian crisis resulting from children fleeing dangerous conditions in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico calls for a response. There are many ways we can help. A fellow Presbyterian minister from South Texas shared the following information: Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown McAllen is a Welcome Center for those persons and children who have been processed in the detention centers. These persons and children have been cleared to travel to cities throughout the state and nation where families or sponsors await their arrival. They are warmly welcomed by volunteers who walk them through the center offering a hot meal, clean clothes, medical attention if needed, showers, and a place to rest before boarding a bus taking them to their destination. They receive a fleece blanket/throw for the bus ride and a snack bag. The volunteer assigned to them accompanies the families and/or children to the bus station and continues to care for them until they are on the bus and on their way thereby avoiding persons who would take advantage of them. The operation at Sacred Heart is very well organized and the dignity of all persons and children is honored. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Brownsville is also set up as a Welcome Center. What can you do? o Donate funds to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance presbyterianmission.org/ministries/pda/unaccompanied-children/ o Donate funds to Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley catholiccharitiesrgv.org/ Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley 955 W. Price Rd. Brownsville, TX 78520 o Donate funds to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley foodbankrgv/ Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley P.O. Box 6251 McAllen, TX 78502 The Food Bank RGV is the donation drop-off location for Refugee Relief Efforts. Items that are needed: o New shoes for children, women (smaller sizes for walking-no high heels), and men (sizes 10-11) o Women’s undergarments –bras (32 B) o Women’s pants-smaller sizes 2-6 o Deodorant o Sippy cups o Fleece throws o Children’s hoodies or sweaters o Backpacks (drawstring packs) What else can you do? Pray for these families and children. Pray for the volunteers who have been working endless hours. Pray for those who remain in the detention centers for more days than can be endured under the crowded conditions.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:19:00 +0000
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