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Hundreds of migrant families released onto the streets of El Paso on Christmas Eve, without food, money or help. ICE says more will be released tomorrow and following day. If you would like to help - please donate to migrant shelter Annunciation House: annunciationhouse.org/financial-dona…
Grateful to everyone who has donated so far — and to all of those on the ground here in El Paso who are helping with temporary shelter, food & other help for these families. I will share volunteer opportunities in El Paso for those in the area as soon as they are shared with me.
I have also spoken with ICE, CBP, El Paso Office of Emergency Mgmt and incoming Congresswoman @vgescobar to see how we can better coordinate releases. My thanks to all those who are working on this.
If you're in the El Paso area, could use your help dropping off fresh fruit -- especially apples, oranges, tangerines, and bananas. They can be brought to the donation site at 1003 E San Antonio Ave.
While there isn't a need for donations of used clothing at this moment, Annunciation House is looking for NEW socks, underwear, and bras. Sizes small and medium for men, women, and children. They can be brought to the donation site (from 8am-8pm) at 1003 E San Antonio Ave.
Another way to help in El Paso: Organize a group that's willing to get to work preparing and bringing meals to various sites. Could be your school, church, neighborhood group. If you can make meals to feed groups of 50-100 refugees, please email refugees@annunciationhouse.org
You can also volunteer directly through Annunciation House. They're looking for people who are willing to drive refugees to the bus station and airport. To get started, email refugees@annunciationhouse.org and a volunteer lead will get back to you.
