A recent client of La Posada recounts his terrifying journey to the United States. Leaving Cuba Since the age of 14, I was continually harassed by the Cuban police for crimes I did not commit. There were only three small apartments in the area where I lived with my mother and younger brother. The neighbors …
I left Kenya in January 2006, leaving behind my family and everything I knew to find a better life. I was an acrobat for the past 12 years with the Black Angels African Acrobats. We received several emails from contractors for circuses in United States wanting us to be acrobats in this country. The emails …
The sun rises later here in San Benito than in Chicago … just before 7:00 a.m. During my early morning walks, I watched the clouds overhead turn pink and the haze over the grass disappear. The shelter’s two friendly dogs, Hannah and Capu, happily joined me on my walks. One day during my visit, we …
Blanquita’s Restaurant in San Benito, Texas, was the place to be on Saturday, June 16. More than 100 people attended our Serenata with Carlos Cañas event, which raised both funds and awareness for the ministry at La Posada. “The music that Carlos and his son performed was so pleasant and relaxing,” says Client Coordinator Monica Peña-Rasmussen, …
The majority of clients sheltered at La Posada arrive as referrals from immigration attorneys and U.S. Immigration officials. Generally, these clients are seeking asylum or other legal residency in the United States. They stay with us as their cases adjudicate before the Immigration court. Lengths of stay vary and are case-specific. Some clients stay with …
La Posada Providencia recently accepted an award from The South Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) to acknowledge its support of people from around the world, seeking refuge and a new life in this country. TCRP promotes racial, social, and economic justice through litigation, education and social services for low/moderate-income persons least able to defend themselves. …
Missy Benavidez was recently hired as the new Development Coordinator for La Posada Providencia. Missy will be coordinating fundraising activities, building the donor base, writing grants and enhancing community awareness of the shelter’s existence and needs. “La Posada is such a positive, vibrant community with a ton of potential,” says Missy. “I feel privileged to …
Saturday, May 5, 2012, was La Roche College’s 47th Annual Commencement. For graduating senior Yoanki Hernandez Leyva, that day marked an extraordinary milestone along an arduous journey. Not only did he successfully meet all the academic requirements needed to earn him a bachelor of science degree in facility management, but he also successfully broke cultural …
At around five-thirty p.m., at 1610 Marydale Road in San Benito, Texas, you can almost always find Client Mentor Thérèse Cunningham, SHSp hard at work in the kitchen, cutting up potatoes or cabbage for dinner. Someone is setting the table. Yosmel is preparing lemonade and ice tea to drink. Martin is at the Resaca, reeling …
We are overwhelmed by the success of Hands & Hearts, a champagne brunch and auction to benefit La Posada Providencia. The event was held on Saturday, January 28 at the Texas State Technical College Cultural Arts Center. There were nearly 200 people in attendance this year. We credit the success of the event to our …
