Angry Tias and Abuelas of the Rio Grande Valley
This grassroots organization provides asylum seekers at the U.S./Mexico border with basic necessities such as food, hygiene kits and clothes and helps with travel logistics and transportation. The all-volunteer group has received the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award. In 2019, PPST secured a Latino Community Investment Grant to support their work in welcome new immigrants to the U.S.
Good Neighbor Settlement House
This multi-service organization, which has been serving Brownsville for more than 60 years, provides food, clothing and other essentials for low-income and homeless residents. In 2019, PPST used funds from a Latino Community Investment Grant to support their work with asylum seekers and new immigrants.
Pride Center San Antonio
The Center serves the local LGBT community through a variety of services, such as support groups, peer mentoring, events, and training for allies. Planned Parenthood South Texas and the Center co-hosted a an event in 2019 to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, LGBTQ History Month, and National Coming Out Day.
La Unión Del Pueblo Entero (LUPE)
Founded by labor rights activists César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, the nonprofit builds stronger communities along the South Texas/Mexico border. In 2020, PPST partnered with LUPE, a recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, to promote census participation in the region.
Friendship of Women
Founded in 1977, Friendship of Women promotes the safety, health, and the overall well-being of adults and children in Cameron County impacted by family and sexual violence. FoW operates an emergency shelter and a sexual assault hotline, provides counseling for survivors of assault and violence, and runs educational programs to prevent family violence and sexual assault. In 2020, PPST and FoW recorded a virtual sex-education and consent workshop for youth groups.
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