Dignity Mission

The Dignity Mission is a vital outreach of Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, supporting asylum seekers and vulnerable families at the U.S.–Mexico border. Since 2019, we have partnered with Dr. Eva Moya and her team in El Paso to deliver dignity, compassion, and practical assistance to those in need.


What began with small collections of hygiene kits has grown into a large, community-wide effort that brings together dozens of volunteers and thousands of donated items each year. Through dignity kits, food, clothing, children’s supplies, and medical essentials, we provide tangible support while affirming the inherent worth of every person who crosses the border in search of safety and hope.

The mission reflects our faith in action: to love our neighbors, welcome the stranger, and serve with open hands. Whether it is packing a truck with 6,000 pounds of donations, hosting a documentary screening to raise awareness, or gathering as a community to pray for those in crisis, the Dignity Mission is a living expression of compassion and justice.


What We Do

  • Dignity Kits - Volunteers assemble thousands of hygiene kits filled with soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other essentials. 
  • Food & Clothing - We collect and distribute beans, rice, baby food, winter coats, blankets, and more.
  • Children's Support - Toys, books, school supplies, and comfort items are provided to children in shelters
  • Feminine Care - We supply Days for Girls kits and other hygiene resources for women. 
  • Border Partnerships – All donations are delivered to El Paso and Juárez shelters for immediate distribution.


Our Impact

  • 7 years of service and ongoing commitment.

  • Thousands of dignity kits packed and distributed.

  • Hundreds of volunteers contributing time, donations, and love.

  • Partnerships with local and border communities for direct delivery.


How You Can Help

Donate Items

We welcome both newly purchased and gently used items:

  • New: underwear, socks, flip-flops, shoelaces, diapers, wipes, powdered milk, school supplies

  • Gently used (clean): toys, backpacks, belts, t-shirts, towels

Items may be shipped to:
Dignity Mission c/o Dr. Eva Moya

6520 La Cadena Drive

El Paso, TX 79912


Give Financially

  • Mail a check to Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 768, Placitas, NM 87043 (memo: Dignity Mission).

  • Donate online at lasplacitaschurch.org → Give and select Dignity Mission.

Volunteer

Join us for upcoming packing events and help extend dignity, hope, and care to our neighbors at the border.


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