Abara

Today is election day! We hope everyone will take the opportunity to make your voice heard. Immigration is one of the most pressing issues for voters this midterm cycle. The outcome of today's election will undoubtedly impact the border and our global neighbors. #vote

This week we continue our series looking at various immigration bills that have been proposed since the last major election. What do you think about the contents of this legislation? Would you add or change anything? Share your thoughts in the comments! #Vote

Today we hosted our friends from Ciudad Nueva for a Border Encounter. Ciudad Nueva is a local community development non-profit that seeks to empower community members within the Rio Grande neighborhood. We are so grateful to serve alongside one another. #BorderEncounter

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021. Swipe through to read a summary, as well as quotes in favor and in opposition. Additionally, you can scan the QR codes to see how your representatives voted and read the Bill for yourself! #ElectionSeason #November8 #vote

We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who donated to Abara during El Paso Giving Day last week. You helped us raise $9,357 to support migrant hospitality efforts in the region! T H A N K Y O U ! #ElPasoGivingDay #Hospitality #Bienvenidos

The first bill in our election series is the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021. This legislation passed in the House and currently lacks the support needed to clear the filibuster to take up a vote in the Senate. What do you think of this bill? #election #DACA #DREAMERS

Border Encounters are listening trips to inspire connections across divides. "I learned how many inaccurate assumptions I had. I've never understood the truth to these complex issues." It's #ElPasoGivingDay! Would you support Abara today? ow.ly/wITp50Lg2E5

It's Power Hour! The non-profit with the most unique donors from 12-1 PM wins $1,000. We are aiming for 25 unique donations this hour. Can you give $10 this hour to care for migrants at the US-Mexico Border? ow.ly/Gkwx50Lg2jo #ElPasoGivingDay #PowerHour #Bienvenidos

7 friends graduated from Huellas last week. Today is El Paso Giving Day! We would be humbled if you would support Abara's work welcoming and empowering neighbors in Ciudad Juarez. You can give at: ow.ly/kH2I50Lg26h #elpasogivingday

El Paso Giving Day is this Thursday, October 20th! We have a generous $2,500 dollar for dollar match to support Abara programs responding to emerging needs on the US Mexico Border. You can give at: ow.ly/GBxR50Lepr8 #ElPasoGivingDay

It's election season! OVer the next few weeks, we will be sharing highlights of current bills that will impact the immigration system with non-partisan facts. We hope to inspire conversation and learning. #informed #electionseason #immigration

Is the Southern Border really "open"? Meet with Custom + Border Patrol agents to hear about the realities on the ground and get answers to the questions you've been asking. We hope to see you there! #EPGD #ElPasoGivingDay #USMexicoBorder

This Thursday from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - October 13th! Free Historical Tours of La Hacienda to celebrate the kick-off of early giving for EPGD! We hope to see you there. #EPGD #ElPasoGivingDay #LaHaciendaEP

El Paso + Ciudad Juarez have been home to the Tigua, Cheyenne, Cherokee, Navajo, Tohono O’odham, Apache, Ojibwe, Zapotec and Mixtec people throughout the region's history. We pause to honor those whose stories have been underheard for far too long. #IndigenousPeoplesDay