My writing skills are really not that great. AND I don't have a lot of spare time as some of you know about me and the grandbaby. Nevertheless, I found this info on facebook, so I am sharing it. Below the pictures is a link to a website you can look at to see where you might want to help. There are many church groups helping so you can trust your donations to your own churches. Also below the pictures is "the needs" part that explains what they do and who they help.
I have been following the immigrant children crisis as it has been unfolding. It is so sad the these children are living in a hard situation. I came across some information on facebook on how to help these kids.
Below is their statement of need.
http://www.southtexasrefugees.org
Can you imagine leaving your home to risk kidnapping, rape, extortion, and sometimes even murder? What would possess you to take that kind of risk? For these families it is hope of a better life, and hope of living without fear. These families are coming and requesting to be accepted in the US as Refugees. They are ideally processed by the Border Patrol within 72 hours and transitioned into Immigration Proceedings as they relocate to areas where they have a family support system. They are required to report to the Immigration office at their destination to continue their immigration hearings. We have the opportunity to serve them for a short time while they are in transition. We have less than 24 hours with almost all of the families we are serving. They are connected to a family member while in the custody of the Border Patrol. Then after they have aquirred the funds and the destination, they are transferred to the local bus station (McAllen & Brownsville). Typically they have a few hours to wait to catch their bus. Occasionally they must wait overnight to get the bus going to the correct destination.
That is where the Refugee Relief Center steps in. We transport them to a location very close to the bus station and give the Refugees access to showers, a few changes of donated clothes, meals, and items for their young children. If they are exhausted (and many are) they are able to rest in one of the two large air conditioned tents that the City of McAllen provided. These tents also serve as overnight shelters for up to 80 refugees. If they are sick, they are given basic medical care by local nurses and Dr.s who graciously volunteer their time. Every day the Relief Center hosts close to 200 Refugees in transit to other locations in the US interior. Every day the needs are similar but often offer unique challenges.