EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Border Servant Corps, a faith-based nonprofit that operates out of Las Cruces, says it has secured emergency funding to continue operating what it calls the “two largest 24/7 migrant shelters ” in El Paso and Las Cruces.
The business had announced earlier this week that it was facing the possibility of having to shut the two tents on May 31 because of a “funding distance issue. ”
BSC announced later Friday evening, May 24 that the Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s National Board approved a 30-day improvement on grant money that will allow the tents to keep operating through Sunday, June 30.
“The temporary improvement is a crucial step in maintaining the necessary service provided to
refugees and asylum seekers, including house, food, health care, and legal help. The
continued activity of these homes is critical to addressing the urgent humanitarian needs
in El Paso and southeastern New Mexico, ” BSC said in their information transfer.
The modification will help all four of their sites— including the two largest 24/7 immigrant shelters in the Las Cruces and El Paso place — to “continue providing essential services without interruption for the next few weeks, ensuring the safety and well-being of migrants released from the
Department of Homeland Security, ” the firm said.
BSC added that it is “actively collaborating with national, state, and local government to secure long-term financing and lasting solutions for the continued support of these homes. The El Paso Community Foundation will continue their capital campaign to support these operations and ensure our community is prepared for increases in migrant releases, sporadic reimbursement cycles, and potential government shutdowns. Together, our goal is to ensure that we can continue to meet the needs of migrants and asylum seekers with dignity and compassion.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners, donors, and community members for their
unwavering support during this critical time. Their contributions have been – and continue to be
– instrumental in advocating for this extension and in supporting our mission to provide
humanitarian aid to those in need in our rapidly-changing border environment, ” the organization continued in its statement.
