We are a grassroots organization transforming the Rio Grande Valley along the Texas-Mexico border. Join us!
Feb 18, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
The last few days have been really hard for millions of Texans, and that includes our members who are colonia residents in the #RGV. Historic freezes have left so many of us without electricity. And we know that low-income Black and brown families are always hit hardest.
That’s why the LUPE team quickly moved into action. Today we secured 225 gift cards for colonia residents who need a warm meal, a hotel for a night, blankets, or a space heater. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this happen. We did this together.
Jan 10, 2021 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
Sign our petition: Cancel Trump's dangerous visit to the border!
Demand the City of Alamo, Hidalgo County Sheriff's office, and the City of McAllen call on Trump to cancel his dangerous stunt to our home: lupenet.org/cancel
#CancelTrumpRGV
Border communities rightly see his trip as an immediate threat to community safety and security. It is also part of a long pattern of white supremacist violence at the southern border that right-wing politicians have taken advantage of for political gain.
