This month, we welcomed Br. Ricardo Greeley Cornejo as our Mexican Operations Coordinator. We also include a report-back from the Missionary Sisters' of the Eucharist annual holiday gathering to fortify their work. Additionally, we hosted one immersion group and look forward to welcoming you to the grand opening of the migrant aid center next month! 1) Br. Ricardo begins as Operations Coordinator: Br. Ricardo Greeley Cornejo joined the KBI team in late December, where he will be working … [Read more...]
December Announcements
This month, we celebrated our largest-ever binational migrant posada, with over 350 people in attendance. Additionally, Kino Border Initiative joined local and national efforts to resist the expansion of the "Remain in Mexico" policies and to reiterate our collective commitment to offering hospitality to people in migration. Finally, we include details about the upcoming dedication of the new migrant outreach center on February 12th. 1) On Saturday, December 14, over 350 people … [Read more...]
KBI October-November announcements
This month, KBI celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Kino Teens alongside students and staff from numerous high schools in Arizona and traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. Additionally, Sr. Pina Bejarano represented KBI at a gathering of shelter personnel and advocates in Matamoros and many children, migrants, and volunteers participated in a march for the environment through the streets of Nogales, Sonora. Finally, we hosted four immersion groups from … [Read more...]
KBI September Announcements
This month, KBI participated in a Jesuit Day of Action in front of Senator McSally’s office alongside other members of the Arizona Ignatian family. Several KBI staff members traveled to witness and participate in national events in El Paso, San Francisco, and New York. Finally, we hosted four immersion groups from Arizona and California in September. Jesuit Day of Action: Alongside Brophy College Prep, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Creighton Medical School, Faith in Action, and the … [Read more...]
New Yearlong Volunteer Program at KBI
KBI is excited to announce the launch of a year-long volunteer program for people ages 21 and older. This program will run from February 2020-February 2021. Housing, most food, and a stipend will provided to a small, binational community of volunteers. Members of the community will participate in a diversity of aspects of the work and life of KBI and current border realities. To learn more and apply for this opportunity, please fill out this application by November 11, 2019. … [Read more...]
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