“For He will give Angels charge concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” ~ Psalm 91:11 I was driving Maria to the Harlingen, Texas, bus station. I knew some things about her desperate story. But then she shared even more of the painful details. Here’s how I recall her own words: “My husband …
Birhan arrived at La Posada on February 21, 2016. After two months of traveling and crossing 10 different countries, her journey from Ethiopia was over and she was brought to her new home, La Posada. Due to political oppression in her country, Birhan and her husband traveled to the United States in search of a …
My name is Kuku Admasu and I am a former client at La Posada Providencia. I was born in Addis Abba, Ethiopia and I have two sons, Gabriel and Amen. I left Ethiopia in June 2015 and left behind my husband and my parents. I sold our house, car and everything else we owned to …
Before the sun rose on June 3, 2015, an 8.5-lbs baby boy was delivered by his mother, Alba. The time was 4:15 a.m. The place was Holy Family Birthing Center in Weslaco, Texas. Jason was no ordinary newborn. He had survived a journey hundreds of miles long from Guatemala to our shelter in San Benito, …
Watch our most recent client video, which debuted at our 2016 Hands & Hearts fundraiser, and see a glimpse of the life stories of some of the clients who come through the doors of La Posada every year. Welcoming the Stranger at La Posada Providencia from La Posada Providencia on Vimeo.
Two Months and Twenty Days La Posada Providencia’s E-Newsletter Two Months and Twenty Days St. Louis CDP Sister speaks about experience at La Posada Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Everyone receiving shelter services from La Posada Providencia has a story; I’ve read these stories over the years. I heard this one first-hand while at La Posada, …
Clients Participate in Posadas La Posada Providencia’s E-Newsletter Clients Participate in Posadas Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Last Monday, December 21, 2015, La Posada’s staff, clients and volunteers participated in the beautiful tradition of Las Posadas (the inns): a re-enactment of the Biblical journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for shelter in Bethlehem before …
Clients Receive Surprise Christmas Gift La Posada Providencia’s E-Newsletter Clients Receive Surprise Christmas Gift Tuesday, January 5, 2016 What a precious gift from the Women’s Frontier Quilt Guild! Last week, each client from the oldest to the youngest 2-year-old received his or her very own pillow with more than thirty beautiful pillow cases from which …
Hands & Hearts Less Than a Month Away! La Posada Providencia’s E-Newsletter Hands & Hearts Less Than a Month Away! Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Our annual fundraiser is 25 days away! There is still time for you to become part of the huge networks of supporters who can make this event possible. La Posada Providencia, …
Clients Celebrate Martin Luther King Day La Posada Providencia’s E-Newsletter Clients Celebrate Martin Luther King Day Tuesday, January 19, 2016 La Posada’s client menthor, Sister Therese Cunningham, SHSp, leads clients in singing “We Shall Overcome” during Martin Luther King Day. On Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, La Posada staff, clients and volunteers honored Rev. Dr. Martin …
